Will “Form Carpenter” 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
- Dock Builder
- Closet Builder
- Carpenter Foreman
- Bridge Mechanic
- Brattice Builder
- Braddisher
- Bracer
Tasks for “Form Carpenter”
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
- Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
- Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
- Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
- Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
- Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
- 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.
- Build chutes for pouring concrete.
- Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
- Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Related Technology & Tools
- Mini pry bars
- Wall-lifting jacks
- Hammers
- Digital levels
- Needlenose pliers
- Self-stopping levels
- Ladder levelers
- Moisture meters
- Infrared laser levels
- Nail guns
- Caulking guns
- Calipers
- Laser measuring tools
- Miter saws
- Impact wrenches
- Reciprocating saws
- Measuring tapes
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Ladder jacks
- Protractors
- Marking gauges
- Dado blades
- Plumb bobs
- Cat's paws
- Framing squares
- Personal computers
- Table saws
- Respirators
- Extension ladders
- Multi-tip screwdrivers
- Rulers
- Air compressors
- Rotary hammers
- Pry bars
- Power sanders
- Sliding t-bevels
- Truck cranes
- Hammer staplers
- Plumb lines
- Theodolites
- Beam-lifting jacks
- Carpentry transits
- Squares
- Templates
- Spirit levels
- Torpedo levels
- Chainsaw jigs
- Snips
- Power drills
- Fold-up ladders
- Non-conducting ladders
- Level jigs
- Layout bars
- Hard hats
- Radial arm saws
- Laser levels
- Notebook computers
- Utility knives
- Electric impact wrenches
- Lock levels
- Sledgehammers
- Straight screwdrivers
- Cross-curve tape measures
- Bandsaws
- Hand planers
- Portable routers
- Power staple guns
- Carpenters' levels
- Bullseye levels
- Framing hammers
- Visible beam laser levels
- Story pole tape measures
- Magnetized levels
- Pettibones
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Pneumatic nail guns
- Belt sanders
- Ladders
- Right triangles
- Power routers
- Worm-drive saws
- Circular saws
- Saw guides
- Power saws
- Screw jacks
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Push sticks
- Hand saws
- Pump jacks
- A-frame levels
- Fall arrest systems
- Work boots
- Water levels
- Power generators
- Drill presses
- Beam saws
- Combination squares
- Drawing and drafting software
- Microsoft Windows
- Bosch Punch List
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word