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Derek Melcic

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Quality-focused Carpenter offering over 20 years of experience, committed to following safety code regulations. Timely and efficient working style takes difficult jobs through to completion within budget. Experienced in both residential and commercial construction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter

Starcon International/Cianbro
01.2023 - Current
  • Determine types of scaffold is needed and assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
  • Perform final inspection of completed scaffolding.
  • Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
  • Fit, wrap, or attach required insulation material around or to structure, following blueprint specifications.
  • Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance to maximize productivity.
  • Demonstrate close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Discard debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline processes.
  • Inspect job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Disassemble scaffolding and equipment when projects are complete or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Work around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time.
  • Carry materials and equipment weighing up to seventy-five pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
  • Verify all scaffolding materials are stored safely and securely.
  • Build custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Inspect scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
  • Utilize ladders, small lifts, and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
  • Assist with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
  • Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
  • Follow OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Work in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry

Carpenter Foreman

Gold Standard Truss
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Supervise crew of 4-7 carpenters during construction projects
  • Oversee construction of framing
  • Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout, and determine dimensions and materials required
  • Scheduling of cranes, contractors and employees, including scheduling of maintenance to equipment
  • Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times
  • Produce work schedules in accordance with availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew
  • Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors
  • Recruit, mentor, manage, and train employees and contractors
  • Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedule
  • Emphasis on safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures
  • Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites
  • Monitor and manage project budgets on all sites
  • Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably
  • Reviewed and approved time and attendance records of carpentry crews
  • Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports
  • Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications
  • Assessed project size to prepare work orders and determine resources needed to complete jobs
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers

Carpenter

Havmack Construction
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Installed foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials
  • Performed wide range of heavy labor, including building of concrete forms, ditch digging, paving, and hauling
  • Fitting and installing window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim
  • Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings
  • Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels
  • Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment

Construction

Tradesman International
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Installing foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials
  • Fitting and installing window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim
  • Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels
  • Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
  • Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings
  • Assembling and fastening materials to make frameworks or props
  • Removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace
  • Inspecting ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

Maintenance/Construction

Johnson’s Farm
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Remove debris to prepare and maintain new building sites, and created safe working environments
  • Dig trenches, backfilled holes, and compacted earth to prepare sites for new construction
  • Assume additional tasks and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Monitor inventory and report supply needs for each construction job or project
  • Install and repair roofs, flashing/weatherproofing, flatwork, electric fixtures, and build and disassemble scaffolding, bracing, and barricades.

General Maintenance

D & R Field Services
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Provided comprehensive construction support to complete indoor and outdoor residential projects
  • Painted building interiors and exteriors using brushes, and rollers; caulked pipe joints; and used picks and shovels to dig trenches, mix and pour concrete and level soil and gravel
  • Organized and stored materials, machines, tools, and equipment to streamline inventory and supply management and optimize access needed tools and equipment.

Apprentice

Carpenters Union Local 1005
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Performed wide range of heavy labor, including building of concrete forms, ditch digging, paving, and hauling
  • Assisted skilled workers to complete residential, commercial, and small business constructions projects like building walls, installing seats in movie theatres, cabinet installation, installing of flooring including hard wood and tile and commercial building framing, on-time and on-budget
  • Install and repair roofs, flashing/weatherproofing, flatwork, electric fixtures, build and disassemble scaffolding, bracing, and barricades
  • Inspect completed work to ensure conformance with construction specifications and uphold quality standards.

Foreman/General Labor

First Metropolitan Builders
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Supervised 3-4 guys per job
  • Perform wide range of heavy labor, including pouring of concrete, ditch digging, paving, and hauling, and assist skilled workers to complete residential, commercial, and small business constructions projects on-time and on-budget
  • Install and repair roofs, flashing/weatherproofing, flatwork, and build and disassemble scaffolding, bracing, and barricades
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on proper construction techniques and safety requirements
  • Inspect completed work to ensure conformance with construction specifications and uphold quality standards
  • Handled vendors bids/pricing for the jobs and materials and made sure that the needed materials were ordered and delivered on time
  • Specialized in rough framing.

Education

HVAC -

Ivy Tech
Gary
01.2011

GED -

Lake Central High School
Crown Point
01.1999

Skills

  • Residential and Commercial Construction
  • Interior Trim and Finish Carpentry
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Inventory Management
  • Safety Management
  • Site Maintenance
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Project Planning
  • Structural Repairs
  • Scaffolding construction
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Building code compliance

Certification

  • NCCER, Starcon/Cianbro, 2024
  • Scaffold certifcation, Starcon/Cianbro, 2024
  • Forklift certification, Starcon/Cianbro, 2024
  • TWIC certification, Starcon/Cianbro, 2023

Timeline

Carpenter

Starcon International/Cianbro
01.2023 - Current

Carpenter Foreman

Gold Standard Truss
07.2019 - 01.2023

Carpenter

Havmack Construction
09.2017 - 07.2019

Construction

Tradesman International
03.2017 - 09.2017

Maintenance/Construction

Johnson’s Farm
03.2013 - 03.2017

General Maintenance

D & R Field Services
04.2010 - 03.2013

Apprentice

Carpenters Union Local 1005
01.2006 - 01.2010

Foreman/General Labor

First Metropolitan Builders
01.2000 - 01.2006

HVAC -

Ivy Tech

GED -

Lake Central High School

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