Derrick Wood
Window Rock,AZ
Summary
Proven Construction Framer with expertise in structural framing and a knack for steel framing, honed at JKC Construction. Excelled in reducing material waste and enhancing team skills, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and robust teamwork abilities. Achieved project goals within budget 100% of the time, showcasing exceptional time management and multitasking skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Framer
JKC Construction
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Ensured proper installation of structural elements such as beams, headers, and floor systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Supported professional growth among team members through ongoing mentorship in carpentry techniques and best practices for construction framing activities.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling wood framing components.
- Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
Construction Framer
Dura Frame Constuction
01.2002 - 10.2004
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
- Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.
- Matched frame designs to existing décor or specific interior design styles.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Construction Framer
Straight Line Construction & Roofing
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
- Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
- Disassembled frames for repair, refurbishment, or replacement.
- Inspected frames, identified issues such as warping, and implemented corrections.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
Education
No Degree - All Required
Window Rock High School
Fort Defiance, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Staircase Construction
- Steel Framing
- Structural Framing
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Truss Assembly
- Beam Placement
- Wall construction
- Material Estimation
- Drywall Installation
- Joist Installation
- Door installation
- Safety Regulations
- Window Installation
- Insulation application
- Roof Assembly
- Debris Removal
- Power Tools Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Hardware Installation
- Repairing
- Knowledge of raw materials
- Mechanical understanding
- Public safety and security
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Truck unloading
Timeline
Construction Framer
JKC Construction
05.2008 - 04.2011
Construction Framer
Straight Line Construction & Roofing
09.2002 - 09.2004
Construction Framer
Dura Frame Constuction
01.2002 - 10.2004
No Degree - All Required
Window Rock High School
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