Rough Carpenters

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.

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demand
(through 2026)

moderate

time commitment

1 Year or Less

average salary

$ 42830

job openings
(through 2026)

1,890

what you’ll do

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.

education & training required

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. Training can occur through a technical school, community college, registered apprenticeship program or an industry training program.

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