David Smith
Quincy,Massachusetts
Summary
Accomplished finish carpenter with expertise in custom cabinetry, trim installation, and blueprint interpretation. Committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship while maintaining safety compliance and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Finish Carpenter
Local 327 Carpenters Union
Boston, Massachusetts
01.1987 - 08.2026
- Crafted custom cabinetry using precision tools and techniques.
- Installed trim and molding to enhance interior aesthetics.
- Collaborated with team members on complex carpentry projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to accurately execute design specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Installed finished cabinetry, fixtures, shelves, and molding in homes, offices, stores, and restaurants, enhancing overall interior design.
- Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Trained apprentices in carpentry skills and best practices.
- Conducted quality checks to guarantee craftsmanship standards were met.
- Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
- Fill nail holes cracks dents gouges with putty filler sandpaper, then finish to match existing surface.
- Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
- Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
- Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
- Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.
- Kept worksites organized and tidy to reduce hazards.
- Repaired furniture, cabinets, counters, and floors by replacing damaged components with precision. counters floors walls by replacing damaged parts such as hinges knobs drawers panels.
- Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, screws, staples, dowels or glue.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
- Work safely following all safety guidelines rules regulations policies procedures standards of conduct dress code workplace etiquette.
- Executed cutting and shaping of wood and materials to prepare them for assembly in various carpentry projects., plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
- Apply finishes including stains varnishes shellacs lacquers polyurethane sealants paint enamels glazes epoxies urethanes.
- Promoted compliance with applicable federal, state and OSHA laws and regulations.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on carpentry tools equipment machinery vehicles.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Measured dimensions precisely to ensure correct material selection for successful project execution. to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Executed carpentry tasks independently, contributing to overall team success and project objectives. on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Coordinated with subcontractors for specialty areas including heating and electrical work, ensuring seamless project integration.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Documented actions and materials for progress reports, promoting transparency and effective communication among team members.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06-1979
Skills
- Custom cabinetry
- Trim installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Finish application
- Tool maintenance
- Customer service
Timeline
Finish Carpenter
Local 327 Carpenters Union
01.1987 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Quincy College