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