ANDRES RIVERA
Roseville,CA
Summary
Cabinetmaker and Shop Foreman with extensive experience in custom cabinet fabrication, assembly, and installation. Proven expertise in managing high-quality production while leading teams to achieve precise results and uphold quality standards.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SHOP FOREMAN / CARPENTER
Source Fine Cabinetry
04.2018 - Current
- Lead and oversee cabinet fabrication and installation, coordinating shop work and maintaining quality standards.
- Built 5–15 custom cabinets weekly, overseeing fabrication from cutting and edge-banding to drawer construction, assembly, finishing, and installation prep.
- Build both frameless and framed cabinetry to customer specifications, maintaining precise dimensions, consistent reveals, proper fit, and high-quality results.
- Fabricate and assemble cabinet components using table saws, skill saws, drills, sanding equipment, and other woodworking tools.
- Perform field measurements and translate site conditions and design requirements into accurate cabinet layouts and fabrication dimensions.
- Read blueprints, shop drawings, and design plans to lay out components and verify dimensions before fabrication and installation.
- Executed edge-banding, drawer construction, cabinet assembly, and finish work, ensuring consistent fit, appearance, and craftsmanship.
- Install and adjust doors, hinges, handles, and other hardware for proper alignment and smooth operation.
- Match wood materials and grain patterns across cabinets and matching units for a consistent professional appearance.
- Inspected finished components and installations, verifying measurements and alignment, and resolved issues prior to completion.
- Reinforce joints and attachments to improve strength and durability without compromising appearance or functionality.
- Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot woodworking equipment while keeping the shop and job sites safe and organized.
SUPERVISOR
Starbucks Coffee
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed and trained shift teams to uphold quality, safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
- Coached team members on performance expectations and adherence to company procedures to enhance team accountability.
- Assisted with hiring decisions by reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies.
- Maintained an organized work environment and addressed day-to-day operational issues to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Certificate - Carpentry – Pre-Apprentice Training
JobTrain
Menlo Park, CA12-2017
Skills
- Custom Cabinet Fabrication
- Frameless & Framed Cabinetry
- Cabinet Installation
- Field Measuring & Layout
- Blueprint & Shop Drawing Reading
- Precision Measuring & Cutting
- Edge banding
- Cabinet Door & Hardware Installation
- Wood Grain Matching
- Joinery & Reinforcement
- Finishing & Finish Work
- Quality Control
- Table Saw & Skill Saw Operation
- Power & Hand Tools
- Drill and sanding operation
- Material Planning & Waste Reduction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Team Leadership & Training
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training & Certification
- Forklift Instruction & Certification
- HAZWOPER
- Confined Space
- CPR
- HILTI Powder Actuated
- 15-Hour Disaster Site Worker Training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SHOP FOREMAN / CARPENTER
Source Fine Cabinetry
04.2018 - Current
SUPERVISOR
Starbucks Coffee
01.2015 - 04.2018
Certificate - Carpentry – Pre-Apprentice Training
JobTrain