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