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