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