Derek Smith

• Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
• Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
• Installed 5/8" dry wall on a regular basis.
• Installed metal stud framing to build numerous projects.
• Installed drop ceilings on numerous projects.
• installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
• Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
• Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
• Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
• Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
• Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
• Built and hung custom doors and frames.
• Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
• Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
• Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.

residential framer developing houses from base to completion, encompassing laying sill plates, installing floor joists, framing walls and rafters, followed by sheathing and siding installation, and finalizing with interior elements like kitchen cabinets and flooring trim, etc.

• Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
• Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
• Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
• Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
• Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
• Built and hung custom doors and frames.
• Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
• Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.