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Rough Carpenters
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.
Other names for Rough Carpenters:
Apprentice Carpenter, Bracer, Braddisher, Brattice Builder, Bridge Carpenter, Bridge Mechanic, Carpenter, Carpenter Foreman, Closet Builder, Dock Builder, Engine Setter, Form Builder, Form Carpenter, Form Layer, Form Maker, Form Raiser, Form Setter, Framer, Hammerer, Hammerman, Hewer, House Carpenter, Jalousies Installer, Journeyman Carpenter, Partition Setter, Piledriver Carpenter, Platform Builder, Rough Carpenter, Rustic Fence Builder, Scaffold Builder, Scenery Builder, Set Builder, Sign Erector and Repairer, Stage Builder, Stopping Builder, Timber Framer, Timberman, Trestle Builder, Trestle Mechanic, Ventilation Worker, Wharf Builder,
What do Rough Carpenters do?
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
Build chutes for pouring concrete.
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Levels
Bandsaw wheel
Power saws
Jacks
Power sanders
Levels
Calipers
Levels
Level sensors or transmitters
Pullers
Caulking guns
Guide jig
Power saws
Squares
Air compressors
Conventional truck cranes
Tape measures
Saw blades
Levels
Workshop presses
Impact wrenches
Ladders
Safety harnesses or belts
Ladders
Hammers
Squares
Staple guns
Hammers
Saws
Hard hats
Impact wrenches
Levels
Scaffolding
Scaffolding stabilizers
Ladders
Levels
Laser measuring systems
Squares
Alignment jig
Levels
Levels
Metal markers or holders
Tape measures
Pry bars
Power saws
Moisture meters
Screwdrivers
Power nail guns
Needlenose pliers
Ladders
Notebook computers
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
Forklifts
Screwdrivers
Plumb bobs
Plumb bobs
Pneumatic nail drivers
Power drills
Gas generators
Power saws
Protractors
Pry bars
Scaffolding
Feeder jig
Power saws
Power saws
Respirators
Triangles
Hammer drills
Forklifts
Power routers
Rulers
Power sanders
Saw guide
Jacks
Levels
Hammers
Bevels
Tinners snips
Levels
Squares
Power staple guns
Tape measures
Screwdrivers
Templates
Theodolites
Levels
Utility knives
Levels
Jacks
Levels
Safety boots
Power saws
Technology used
Office suite software
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Computer aided design CAD software
Mobile operator specific application software