Anthony Nichols
Hemet,CA
Summary
Skilled Wood Shop Worker experienced in carrying out complex, precise manufacturing processes. Familiarity with proper operation and safety of equipment required to complete high-quality woodworking projects. Meticulous and focused when managing high-volume workloads and competing priorities. Proficient in all required hand and power tools with expertise in reclaimed wood applications.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Woodworker
Reclaimed Wood San Digo
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Critical choosing of appropriate lumber and supplies for various custom projects based on wood species, project type, client needs and budgets.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of all machinery/tools used for custom manufacturing of wooden products including tables, sidings, flooring, sidings and interior wall cladding/wainscotting, live edge fireplace mantels (including box beam styles) amongst many one off custom replications for historical homes, boat interiors. All materials utilized being selected from reclaimed barnwood and barnbeams that are most often over 100 years old.
- Inventorying, labeling and placing for storage of all incoming timber, slabs and barnwood for display and convenient retrieval as needed.
- Installation of sidings, fireplace mantels etc. in client homes or businesses.
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
- Compared and matched color, grain and texture to select wood, veneer and laminate materials.
- Performed lumber milling and shaping, solid woodwork and door construction.
- Attached hardware such as handles, knobs and hinges to connect and complete pieces.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to repair and keep in peak condition.
- Interpreted directions, drawings or visuals to construct finished products such as cabinets and furniture.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
Sawyer
Vintage Timberworks
11.2013 - 02.2018
- Stacked cut pieces and maintained clean and safe work space.
- Examined cut pieces for defects.
- Operation of resaw machine, planer, gangrip saw, beam cutter, standard and articulating arm bandsaw for corbelling.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Inspected and adjusted saws to establish accurate cutting measures.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
Lumber Yard Foreman
Dixieline Lumber Co
San Diego, CA
05.1995 - 08.2012
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
GED - Standard Curriculum
Wilson High School, CA, US
Long Beach, CASkills
- Customer Service
- Power Tool Safety and Operation
- Inventory Oversight
- OSHA Requirements
- Hand Tool Expertise
- Power Tool Operation
- Blueprint and Schematics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Custom Design
- Tool Maintenance
- Wood Craftsmanship
- Wood Selection
Timeline
Custom Woodworker
Reclaimed Wood San Digo
10.2018 - 10.2023
Sawyer
Vintage Timberworks
11.2013 - 02.2018
Lumber Yard Foreman
Dixieline Lumber Co
05.1995 - 08.2012
GED - Standard Curriculum
Wilson High School, CA, US
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