Arnoldo Casillas
Summary
Journeyman Carpenter knowledgeable in masonry, woodworking and repair work. Team-oriented individual highly skilled in blueprint reading and commercial carpentry. Desiring a Journeyman Carpenter position with a cabinetry company. Forward-thinking individual with commercial and residential experience, window and door installation expertise. Offering more than 20 years of inspecting and repairing damage from dry rot. Bilingual Journeyman Carpenter familiar with residential and commercial construction and building codes. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about both rough and finish carpentry techniques. Successful at managing supplies and site crews to lead safe and efficient projects. Experience with complete home construction, remodels and renovations. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight. Knowledgeable professional offering experience and abilities in completing frameworks for structural construction jobs. Focused on safety by keeping work areas neat, following protocols, using equipment and tools appropriately and warning teammates of potential hazards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Jorneyman Carpenter
Samap USA Corporation
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked inside Nerman Marcus store in San Francisco. Remodeling the new Jewelry Section.
- Removed existing Cabinets. Prepare the surfaces and installed new Cabinets and displays according to plan.
- Cut out sheet rock to installed backing for electricians as required
- Installation od Aluminum Base Board and Foam Trim
- Set new displays per plan
- Punch list completion
Journeyman Carpenter
Different Companies Trough The Carpenter Union
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Supervised apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Worked for different Union Contractors. Built Group, Inc. Pacific Shores, Inc. from Southern Ca, Nob Hill Construction, Turner.
Journeyman Carpenter
Built Group, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
Cabinet Installer
Kreative Installations LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Rehire for different Project
- Loading and Unloading Cabinets and Construction materials
- Measure and Lay out for each unit according to plan
- Installed metal rail for to hung the upper cabinets
- Installed New Kitchen Cabinets using Laser Level
- Cut outs for Plumbing and Electrical as need it
- Make fillers as need it
- Installed backing for Vanities
- Hung and adjust doors for the final inspection
- Touch up and clean up
Joyneyman Carpenter
Kreative Installations LLC
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Installed wall finish panels at new residential building
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Installed trim and other finishing touches.
- Worked on the Punch List
Journeyman Carpenter
Pacific Structures
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Installing Hardy Siding
- Installed special brackets at the balconies for future aluminum posts
- Correct and reset some new windows as need it
- Reframe some of the walls
- Pick up Work
- Clean up
- Replaced damaged insulation
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
Journeyman Carpenter
Nob Hill Construction, Inc
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepared Measured and installed backing for successful installations of Cabinets and fixtures of old expensive Apartments in different areas in San Francisco
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Installed and repaired existing wood structure for new cabinets and built-ins
- Built new metal frame walls and partitions
- Demo existing ceiling and reframe using U-Chanel and black iron
- Reframe for future lights fixtures
- Worked on remodeled the existing bathrooms
- Clean up
Journeyman Carpenter
Pacific Shore Contractors, Lake Elsinore, Ca
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked on the remodel of the store H&M in San Francisco Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Installed wall fixtures through out the store
- Installed new Cabinets
- Set up and anchored new displays according to plan
- Assembled wall and store front displays
- Installed FRP on the Back Room and Hallways
- Replaced new hardware for Exit Doors
- Framed wall Partitions as required
- Worked on final finishes as touch up and stains
- Clean up
- Dust Protection building a Temporary Wall
Journeyman Carpenter
Robert Obayashi, Inc
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Built and Hung Custom Doors and Frames
- Installing New cabinets at new residential building
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to proper new installation
- Cut and installed fillers as need it
- Used laser Level to have all the Cabinets plumb and level
- Clean up
Journeyman Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman
Eric F Anderson Inc, San Leandro, Ca
09.1994 - 02.2010
- Stared as new apprentice joining the carpenters union local 713 and attending the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program of 4 Years
- Specializing on Remodeling Grocery Stores through the Bay Area and Northern California
- Worked on Demolition of existing walls and prepared for the the frame
- Replacing Checkstands and relaminated some of the existing ones
- Set up New displays according to plan
- Cut out trenches for plumbing or electrical
- Built Temporary Walls for Dust control
- Installed new Decor on the walls per plan
- Move heavy cases using dollies
- Replaced and assembled new Gondolas and installed the shelves by schematics
- Supervised Teams of up 10 employees, answering questions and providing feed back on work progress
- Kept accurate records of all details related to the job site. Verifying supplies readiness prior to project star
- Oversaw schedules and assignments for different personnel
- Kept accurate records of all details related to the job, including materials used employees sheets, oversaw schedules assignments fot different subs
- Delegated assignments based on floor plans, project needs and knowledge of individuals team members
- Made sure we maintained good house keeping thorough the whole project
Education
Carpenters Union Local 22
Journeyman Certificate - Carpenters Apprentice Program
Carpenters Training Center
Pleasanton, CA08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Fitotecnia
University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mex07.1987
Skills
- Forming and Pouring and Finish Concrete
- Apprentice Supervision
- Estimate Materials Requirements
- Building Code Regulations
- Basic Plumbing Knowledge
- Reading Schematics
- Refinish Wood Surfaces
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Structure Assembly
- Inspection and Repair
- Metal Framing
- Stud Framing
- Cabinet Repair
- Demolition and Cleanup
- Materials Ordering
- Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
- Siding and Trim
- Laminate Flooring
- Site Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Drilling and Framing
- Cabinetry Installation
- Layout Work
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Carpenter Foreman after 5 years of employment.
- Led major renovations on old residential properties
- Completed plenty kitchens and custom built-ins
- Collaborated with team of different crew members in the remodel development of Grocery Stores including Safeway, Lucky, Whole Foods
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Jorneyman Carpenter
Samap USA Corporation
05.2023 - 06.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
Different Companies Trough The Carpenter Union
04.2022 - 03.2023
Cabinet Installer
Kreative Installations LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
Joyneyman Carpenter
Kreative Installations LLC
05.2021 - 06.2021
Journeyman Carpenter
Built Group, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2022
Journeyman Carpenter
Pacific Structures
11.2018 - 11.2019
Journeyman Carpenter
Nob Hill Construction, Inc
10.2017 - 10.2018
Journeyman Carpenter
Pacific Shore Contractors, Lake Elsinore, Ca
10.2016 - 09.2017
Journeyman Carpenter
Robert Obayashi, Inc
09.2011 - 09.2015
Journeyman Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman
Eric F Anderson Inc, San Leandro, Ca
09.1994 - 02.2010
Carpenters Union Local 22
Journeyman Certificate - Carpenters Apprentice Program
Carpenters Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Fitotecnia
University of Guadalajara