Installing siding materials such as wood, vinyl, aluminum, or fiber cement boards
Repairing damaged siding on homes and businesses as needed
Installing roof vents, flashing, and other components to ensure water does not penetrate walls or cause damage to the structure
Measuring, cutting, and installing vinyl siding and hardy board for personal residences, public facilities, and apartment communities
Installing windows, doors, and other weatherproofing accessories
Painter's Helper
Nationwide Homes
Martinsville, VA
06.2020 - 10.2022
Assist with preparation work, such as cleaning and sanding surfaces
Mix and apply paint, varnish, and other finishes according to specifications
Transport materials and equipment to job sites
Carry out routine maintenance on tools and equipment
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Framing Contractor
Nationwide Homes
Martinsville, VA
02.1992 - 12.1997
Measure, cut, and assemble the framing lumber needed to build residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
Examine buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
Read and follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.
Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
Measuring and cutting drywall to fit walls and ceilings.
Installing drywall using screws, nails, or adhesives.
Applying joint tape and compound to cover seams and fill gaps.
Sanding and smoothing out drywall surfaces for painting or wallpapering.
Repairing damaged drywall by removing and replacing damaged sections
Rip Saw Operator
Stanley Furniture
Bassett, VA
04.1979 - 06.1989
Operates electrically powered machines equipped with one or more bandsaw or circular saw blades to rip boards along grain or to trim edges of boards, according to work ticket: Turns handwheel, uses wrench and ruler, or positions and secures collars and turns setscrews on saw shaft to adjust ripping and saw guides or distance between saws, according to specified width of boards.
Moves levers or turns handwheel to adjust height of saw blade and speed of feed rolls, according to thickness of board.
Starts saw, positions board against guide, and slides board into feed rolls or aligns board on feed rolls, using shadow line as guide.
Verifies accuracy of saw setting and dimensions of lumber stock, using rule.
May count pieces of lumber cut to determine when specified quantity has been ripped.
May replace saw blades and lubricate machine.
May be designated according to saw operated as Band-Ripsaw Operator; Circular-Ripsaw Operator; Gang-Ripsaw Operator.
May operate ripsaws to cut stock so that grain and pattern match adjoining parts and be designated Ripsaw Matcher.