Donald (Don) Groninger
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Skilled carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction projects. Resourceful, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in precision cutting, measurement accuracy, and detailed joinery techniques. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring projects are completed to highest standards. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks. Safety-minded in following procedures, maintaining organized workspaces and using tools properly.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter-Forman
National Window Associates
Maple Grove , MN
11.2019 - Current
- Installed pre-fabricated windows, doors, and skylights into existing structures.
- Removed old windows, caulked around edges of new frames, and applied weatherstripping.
- Assembled window frames with screws or nails and shimmed for proper alignment.
- Installed sashes, locks, screens, trim moldings and other hardware components as needed.
- Inspected finished installations for quality assurance purposes.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as lead paint or asbestos.
- Applied sealants to ensure the integrity of the installation against water leakage.
- Repaired broken parts on existing windows by replacing worn out hinges or latches.
- Maintained records of jobs performed including labor hours, materials used and cost estimates.
- Cleaned job sites after completion of projects in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Trained new employees on how to properly install various types of windows safely.
- Removed old windows and frames to enable installment of modern glass.
Carpenter
Crossroads Construction
Ham Lake, MN
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed daily inspections of job sites and ensured that all safety regulations were being followed.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures and techniques used for installing siding materials.
- Applied precut siding and manually cut material to size and shape at work sites.
- Layered caulk and sealants to installed surfaces to fill gaps and cracks and act as bonding agent.
- Measured, cut and installed siding materials to specified dimensions.
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, saws and drills in order to complete projects.
- Built scaffolding or ladders for access to higher sections of building exteriors when needed.
- Assisted other workers in loading and unloading materials onto job sites when needed.
- Cut and trimmed material to shape to fit around windows and corners.
Carptenter
Preferred Properties
Eagan, MN
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Measured, cut and installed siding materials to specified dimensions.
- Prepared surfaces for siding installation by sanding, scraping, cleaning or removing old siding.
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls.
- Inspected work sites for safety hazards before beginning work.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, saws and drills in order to complete projects.
- Built scaffolding or ladders for access to higher sections of building exteriors when needed.
- Used caulking guns to apply sealants around joints where two pieces of material meet.
- Assisted other workers in loading and unloading materials onto job sites when needed.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers to ensure seamless integration between different components of project.
- Read blueprints and followed instructions provided by supervisor regarding specific tasks required for each job.
- Cut and trimmed material to shape to fit around windows and corners.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
Carpenter
Carpentry Builders Inc
Hastings, MN
11.2016 - 11.2016
- Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
- Installed window and door frames into interior walls.
- Erected rafters, studs, and other structural components.
- Assembled staircases according to code requirements.
- Attached sheathing materials to exterior walls of buildings with nails or screws.
- Maintained a clean workspace by disposing off any waste material properly after completing tasks.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Laborer
Chicago Bridge and iron
Inver Grove Heights, MN
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
- Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.
- Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Skills
- Job site inspection
- Job specifications
- Hand and power tools
- Project performance management
- Schedule management
- Project management
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Blueprint reading
- General carpentry
- Project planning
- Safety processes and procedures
- Time and material estimates
- Job site maintenance
- Renovation oversight
Timeline
Carpenter-Forman
National Window Associates
11.2019 - Current
Carpenter
Crossroads Construction
12.2016 - 02.2019
Carpenter
Carpentry Builders Inc
11.2016 - 11.2016
Carptenter
Preferred Properties
03.2016 - 12.2016
Laborer
Chicago Bridge and iron
06.2014 - 06.2015
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