Experienced carpenter skilled in various construction sites, including new home developments. Consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. Ensures client satisfaction through meticulous and durable work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
David Ruiz
01.2013 - Current
Remodels and Renovations, Residential
Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
RAIN GUTTER INSTALLER
L.L. METAL SYSTEMS
Pico Rivera, CA
08.2012 - 01.2013
Measured and cut gutter sections to fit individual roof lines.
Installed downspouts, elbows, end caps, and other gutter components in accordance with industry standards.
Removed existing gutters from buildings as needed.
Caulked seams between gutter sections for a watertight seal.
Attached hangers to fascia boards to secure gutters in place.
Identified potential problems or hazards at job sites before beginning work.
Assisted team members with complex installations requiring multiple people.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of work.
Carpenters Apprentice
Canright Construction, Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
04.2010 - 08.2012
Transported tools, materials and supplies between work sites as needed.
Measured and marked cutting lines on lumber using a ruler or framing square.
Helped to install doors, windows and other fixtures with precision measurements.
Assisted in the construction of walls, floors and roofs by measuring and cutting wood according to specifications.
Installed flooring including hardwood, laminate and tile.
Dismantled old structures in preparation for new builds.
Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
LABORS UNION
Stephan Deork and Jose Salzar
Sante Fe Springs, CA
08.2007 - 03.2010
Operated a variety of hand and power tools to construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Assisted in the assembly of scaffolding for workers engaged in construction projects.
Performed various demolition activities such as tearing out walls, floors, ceilings.
Removed hazardous materials from work areas according to safety protocols.
Read blueprints or instructions to determine job specifications including material quantities needed for each task.