A Shuttering Carpenter's job description typically includes:
- Constructing and assembling formwork (shuttering) for concrete structures like walls, floors, and columns.
- Measuring and cutting wood or metal materials to create molds for pouring concrete.
- Installing, securing, and adjusting formwork to ensure it meets project specifications.
- Ensuring proper alignment, level, and strength of the formwork to support the concrete until it sets.
- Dismantling formwork after concrete has cured.
- Following safety guidelines and working closely with the construction team to meet deadlines.
In short, the role focuses on building and maintaining the temporary molds used to shape concrete during construction.
