Bruce Ash
Fitchburg,Massachusetts
Summary
Carpenter Frame to Finish - Concrete - Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator
- Versatile carpenter remodeling , commercial , residential framing to finish and concrete form and pour. with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.
- Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic. Dedicated
- Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents. Versatile carpenter with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter
New England Infrastructure
Hudson, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements with hand tools and power equipment.
- Built concrete forms for foundations, walls, slabs, and footings.
- Measured and cut lumber for formwork, bracing, and support structures.
- Coordinated with foremen and crews during concrete pours and placement.
- Inspected jobsite conditions and corrected form issues before work continued.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project progress.
- Assisted in the placement of structural steel reinforcement materials.
- Utilized masonry trowels, floats, edgers, groovers and other hand tools to shape and finish concrete surfaces.
- Repaired damaged or deteriorated concrete structures by chipping away old material and replacing it with new concrete.
- Consulted blueprints or technical drawings when setting up formwork.
- Constructed wooden forms for pouring concrete.
- Operated heavy machinery such as jackhammers and vibrators during the installation process.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on site.
- Provided guidance and direction to apprentices or lower-level workers onsite.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Lead Carpenter
Seacoast Chimney
Nashua, NH
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Anchored and braced forms for precise joining.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and building plans to set project layout and determine required dimensions and materials.
- Checked work, diagnosed issues, took measurements, and made needed adjustments to finish projects to specifications.
- Adopted new methods for more efficient carpentry work and planned ahead by reviewing available materials and ordering additional supplies as needed.
- Planned ahead for future needs by assessing available materials and ordering additional supplies as needed.
Heavy Equipment Operator - Laborer
Fletchline Mechanical
Charlton, MA
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Operated All Terrain Forklift 12k Lull , Industrial propane forklift backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
- Worked as a team on projects and tasks
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand and power tools and power equipment.
- Amazon Charlton Distribution Center project
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
Heavy Equipment Operator - Laborer
Can Am Contracting
Woburn, MA
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Carpenter
- Solar PV Energy field ground mounts racking and panel installation
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg High School
Lunenburg, MA06.1986
Skills
- Frame to Finish Carpenter
- Solar Installer Residential and Commercial Roof , Ground Mount and Field Application
- OSHA 10 Training
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- General laborer
- Concrete rapid and hand built forms
- Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
- Blueprint interpretation
- Building Construction Trades Certificate
- Accurate measurements and estimates
- Power tools
- Carpentry expertise
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Concrete Carpenter and Finisher
- Construction means and methods
- Material Handling
- Framing techniques
- Building codes compliance
Certification
- MA Construction Supervisor License
- 2A/1C MA Hoisting Hydraulics License
- DOT Physical and Recent Drug Screen
- OSHA 10 Certificate
- Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator
- Forklift License
- Valid Driver’s License NO POINTS
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Seacoast Chimney
05.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Carpenter
New England Infrastructure
03.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator - Laborer
Fletchline Mechanical
09.2022 - 05.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator - Laborer
Can Am Contracting
03.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg High School