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