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