Since March 2020 I have been working wtih my father (Larry Bouffioux) mostly on new construction for a builder.
Specialized in Flooring, Trim work (I.E. baseboard, window trim, door trim) Installing cabinets (kitchen and bathroom)
I also have experience building decks and some experience with kitchen and bathroom remodels.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
- Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
- Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Inspect installed tile work for accuracy of layout and conformity with specifications.