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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.

Do you enjoy these?

  • 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