Will “Dock Builder” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
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Job Description
Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2031.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Rough Carpenters”.
Also Known As…
- Rough Carpenters
- Union Carpenter
- Rough Carpenter
- Journeyman Carpenter
- Form Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Bridge Repair Crew Person
- Bridge Carpenter
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Wharf Builder
- Ventilation Worker
- Trestle Mechanic
- Trestle Builder
- Timberman
- Timber Framer
- Stopping Builder
- Stage Builder
- Sign Erector and Repairer
- Set Builder
- Scenery Builder
- Scaffold Builder
- Rustic Fence Builder
- Platform Builder
- Piledriver Carpenter
- Partition Setter
- Lead Carpenter
- Jalousies Installer
- Iron Worker
- House Carpenter
- Hewer
- Hammerman
- Hammerer
- Framing Mechanic
- Framer
- Form Setter
- Form Raiser
- Form Maker
- Form Layer
- Form Builder
- Engine Setter
- Closet Builder
- Carpenter Foreman
- Bridge Mechanic
- Brattice Builder
- Braddisher
- Bracer
Tasks for “Dock Builder”
- Build chutes for pouring concrete.
- Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
- Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
- Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
- Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
- Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
- Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
- Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
- Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
- Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
- Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Related Technology & Tools
- Worm-drive saws
- Bullseye levels
- Electric impact wrenches
- Power sanders
- Digital levels
- Multi-tip screwdrivers
- Rotary hammers
- Ladders
- Miter saws
- Laser levels
- Infrared laser levels
- Truck cranes
- Protractors
- Pry bars
- Portable routers
- Carpenters' levels
- Magnetized levels
- Needlenose pliers
- Lock levels
- Ladder jacks
- Hand saws
- Non-conducting ladders
- Level jigs
- Air compressors
- Hammers
- Dado blades
- Table saws
- Laser measuring tools
- Power generators
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- A-frame levels
- Framing squares
- Spirit levels
- Straight screwdrivers
- Extension ladders
- Screw jacks
- Cross-curve tape measures
- Plumb lines
- Work boots
- Templates
- Plumb bobs
- Power drills
- Pettibones
- Calipers
- Wall-lifting jacks
- Pump jacks
- Self-stopping levels
- Drill presses
- Measuring tapes
- Fall arrest systems
- Visible beam laser levels
- Chainsaw jigs
- Belt sanders
- Water levels
- Pneumatic nail guns
- Utility knives
- Squares
- Sledgehammers
- Bandsaws
- Right triangles
- Circular saws
- Radial arm saws
- Push sticks
- Hand planers
- Power saws
- Fold-up ladders
- Carpentry transits
- Combination squares
- Snips
- Impact wrenches
- Hard hats
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Story pole tape measures
- Beam-lifting jacks
- Sliding t-bevels
- Nail guns
- Power routers
- Rulers
- Caulking guns
- Saw guides
- Mini pry bars
- Ladder levelers
- Moisture meters
- Beam saws
- Respirators
- Torpedo levels
- Reciprocating saws
- Hammer staplers
- Layout bars
- Theodolites
- Cat's paws
- Personal computers
- Marking gauges
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Framing hammers
- Notebook computers
- Power staple guns
- Drawing and drafting software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Bosch Punch List
- Microsoft Windows