Assistant Carpenter
Lead Carpenter
Assisted lead carpenter on all aspects of work Household remodels, new construction, custom carpentry work, electrical and plumbing repairs and installation
- Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Met with clients to set out project goals, scope and requirements and drafted blueprints for review and final approval.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs.
- Fabricated custom furniture, shelving and cabinets and installed in specified locations.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.