Rough Carpenters
SOC: 47-2031.02 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$59,310
per year
Mean Wage
$64,040
per year
Employment
698K
workers
Wage Range
$38,760 - $98,370
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
15 tasks analyzed
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
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.
Build chutes for pouring concrete.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work. | - | - | - | |
| Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed. | - | - | - | |
| Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine. | - | - | - | |
| Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber. | - | - | - | |
| Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers. | - | - | - | |
| Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level. | - | - | - | |
| Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws. | - | - | - | |
| Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain job records and schedule work crew. | - | - | - | |
| Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair. | - | - | - | |
| Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas. | - | - | - | |
| Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Build chutes for pouring concrete. | - | - | - |
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