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