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