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