Scaffold Carpenter
Torner
Lake Charles, Louisiana
09.2024 - Current
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Adhered to local building codes regarding safe work practices on elevated structures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks onto job sites safely.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Liaised with supervisors regarding changes in job requirements or site conditions which may impact the structure's integrity.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working order through regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Fabricated components such as braces, brackets and frames from drawings or specifications provided by supervisor.
- Assisted in the development of plans for erection of temporary access systems for complex projects.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Coordinated with crane operators for lifting heavier components onto high-level portions of the structure.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Worked with welders to assemble pipe spools and fittings.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Constructed mobile access towers using adjustable base plates and outriggers where required.
- Erected suspended access platforms over water bodies or other hazardous areas according to specified guidelines.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures, including ladders, platforms, walkways, guardrails and handrails.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.