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