Jason Winchel
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter
Cleveland-Cliffs
07.2022 - Current
- Constructed and installed structural frameworks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Operated and maintained various woodworking tools and machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex carpentry projects within tight deadlines.
- Led safety meetings, promoting awareness of hazards and reinforcing adherence to safety regulations across teams.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Increased safety on job sites by diligently following industry best practices and OSHA guidelines during all carpentry tasks.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
Assistant Director of Buildings - Temporary
Concordia University - Ann Arbor
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with employees and freelance personnel.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
- Improved staff morale by optimizing workload to support work-life balance.
- Negotiated vendor pricing to save equipment and supplies costs.
- Oversaw recordkeeping and reporting efforts to satisfy document processing guidelines.
- Created and enforced processes to boost company productivity.
- Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve objectives.
Fireman and Oiler
Norfolk Southern
08.2008 - 01.2020
- Checked fuel, oil and water levels and topped off fluids.
- Added lubricant to bearings, chains and shafts to keep components in good working order.
- Performed basic repairs, semi-skilled updates and maintenance procedures on equipment.
- Evaluated machinery and parts performance, troubleshot issues and diagnosed problem causes.
- Pursued additional learning opportunities and relieved operator for breaks.
- Suggested equipment to use for different trains based upon mission requirements.
- Repaired rail safety equipment to bolster its use in critical situations.
- Learned LMIS to support office needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including maintenance and cleaning.
- Repaired [Type] safety equipment to bolster its use in critical situations.
Carpenter
Voden Construction
03.2006 - 08.2008
- Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Managed work crews on construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Built and stained oak casing and hardwood floors for residential clients.
- Repaired and maintained properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings or walls to complete specified level of sound absorption and rebound.
- Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Prepared, cut and installed custom cabinetry, built-in bookcases and staircases.
- Built many structures on previously poured foundation.
- Constructed custom wall storage units for residential home office areas with 100% customer satisfaction.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment without accident.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for over 100s residential and commercial buildings.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within 5-person carpentry team.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Constructed mechanical gates and fences.
- Set windows and layouts for stairs and common rafters.
- Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
Carpenter
Quality Floors
08.1995 - 03.2006
- Protected flooring installations by covering subfloors with material to prevent moisture buildup.
- Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Managed work crews on construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Repaired and maintained properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
- Calculated accurate material estimates to create quotes for clients with 100% accuracy.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Prepared, cut and installed custom cabinetry, built-in bookcases and staircases.
- Built residential structure on previously poured foundation.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment for without accident.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for over 100s of residential and commercial buildings.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Ordered materials and made material stock recommendations.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within 5-person carpentry team.
- Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Contracted specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
Education
Apprenticeship of Carpentry - Carpet, Floor, And Tile Worker
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
08.1999
Certificate - Drafting Technology
United States Army Engineering
02.1992
Skills
- Variance and risk analysis
- Profit and loss accountability
- Communication and presentation
- Coupling and uncoupling railcars
- Standard operation procedures
- Replacement and repair work
- Handling sensitive information
- Operating hand trucks
- Blueprint interpretation understanding
- Repair and maintenance understanding
- Hand tool expert
- Basic electrical
- Heavy equipment operation
- Basic plumbing
- Construction safety practices
- Tile setting
- Flooring construction
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
Hilo operator
Timeline
Carpenter
Cleveland-Cliffs
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Buildings - Temporary
Concordia University - Ann Arbor
05.2021 - 01.2022
Fireman and Oiler
Norfolk Southern
08.2008 - 01.2020
Carpenter
Voden Construction
03.2006 - 08.2008
Carpenter
Quality Floors
08.1995 - 03.2006
Certificate - Drafting Technology
United States Army Engineering
Apprenticeship of Carpentry - Carpet, Floor, And Tile Worker
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
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