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