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