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Darius Mcclain
Seattle,WA
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
People Ready StaffingSeattle, WA
Carpenter
01.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
Various construction Companies Union & Non. , WA
carpenter
12.2014 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Construction Industry Training CounselBellevue, WA
University Overview
- Journeymen Carpenter Certificate. 8,000 hrs. 4yr. apprenticeship with W.G. Clark construction.
- Final Grade: [Number]%4.0 Student
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- OSHA Regulations
- Structural Repairs
- Project Management
Affiliations
- gardening/landscapind
- cooking
- relaxing/meditating
Timeline
Carpenter
People Ready Staffing
01.2022 - 11.2022
carpenter
Various construction Companies Union & Non.
12.2014 - 11.2018