Ethan Bruin
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Versatile carpenter with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor/Carpenter
Self-employeed
Cheyenne, Wyoming
02.2019 - Current
- Consulted clients on custom carpentry needs and project plans.
- Executed rough and finish carpentry tasks to meet project specifications.
- Installed doors, trim, cabinets, and built-in fixtures.
- Framed walls, floors, and roofs using hand tools and power tools.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures
- Led carpentry crews on residential construction projects.
- Coordinated schedules and communications among subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and clients to ensure project alignment.
- Developed detailed estimates for time frames and costs to facilitate project planning.
TIG Welder
Britz Inc
Wheatland, Wyoming
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
- Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
- Read blueprints and work orders to complete fabrication tasks accurately.
HVAC Technician
Marv’s Plumbing and Heating
Cheyenne,, WY
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Repaired furnaces, boilers, and rooftop units
- Performed preventative maintenance on heating and cooling systems
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Documented service work and parts used in maintenance records
Operator
Strobel Starostka Transfer
Fort Laramie, Wyoming
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Inspected valves, pumps, and lines for leaks or wear.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for loading rack to ensure compliance and safety.
- Inspected, vented, and loaded tanker rail cars with petroleum crude oil to facilitate safe transport.
- Maintained documentation of receiving records and rail car seals for traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Completed FEMA training for Emergency Management situations
- Completed training to work while using supplied air in potential high H2s areas
Factory Worker
Western Sugar
Torrington, Wyoming
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Oversaw boiler room operations to maintain optimal performance and comply with safety standards.
- Contributed to team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to match demand.
- Operated hand trucks and forklifts to efficiently unload, load, supplies.
Mechanic/Company Equipment Delivery Driver
Reliable Equipment Rental
Wheatland, Wyoming
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Delivered company equipment to job sites using safe loading and secure tie-down practices.
- Inspected heavy equipment for wear, leaks, and unsafe mechanical conditions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on forklifts, loaders, and field machinery.
- Replaced damaged parts, belts, hoses, filters, and worn components.
Education
State of Wyoming Certificate of High School Equivalency
Wheatland, WYSkills
- Project estimating
- Blueprint reading
- Welding and Fabrication
- Electrical fundamentals
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Contractor/Carpenter
Self-employeed
02.2019 - Current
TIG Welder
Britz Inc
01.2018 - 02.2019
HVAC Technician
Marv’s Plumbing and Heating
12.2016 - 01.2018
Operator
Strobel Starostka Transfer
01.2014 - 12.2016
Factory Worker
Western Sugar
03.2013 - 01.2014
Mechanic/Company Equipment Delivery Driver
Reliable Equipment Rental
01.2011 - 03.2013
State of Wyoming Certificate of High School Equivalency