Carpenter
New York District of Carpenters
New York, NY
01.1991 - 07.2022
- Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
- Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.
- Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.
- Ensured that workers were trained in proper safety procedures before being allowed access to any elevated worksite utilizing a scaf.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
- Tied off all loose ends when constructing or deconstructing a scaffold structure with rope, wire ropes, chains to ensure stability.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Repaired damaged parts of existing scaffolds with welding torches or hammers as necessary.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.