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Joe Speidel

Joe Speidel

Livingston,MT

Summary

Resourceful carpenter with a diverse skill set gained from unique work experiences. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Strong problem-solving, time management, and teamwork abilities. Highly motivated with a desire for new challenges.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cabinet Maker

GeoMatrix Inc.
Bozeman, MT
10.2013 - 08.2024
  • Built and installed custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
  • Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal cabinets, table frames, and rebar reinforcement cages for concrete countertops and trim.
  • Formed, cast, polished, and installed custom concrete countertops and sinks.
  • Executed all stages of carpentry tasks, encompassing rough and finish carpentry for remodels, additions, and residential homes, ranging from forming and finishing foundations to roofing.
  • Remodeled showers by conducting demolition, surface preparation, substrate installation, waterproofing systems implementation, and tile and plumbing supply and drain system installation.

Carpenter

Cipriani Construction
Livingston, MT
09.2007 - 10.2013
  • Framed and sided, new construction residential homes.
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry, building scaffolds, and setting windows.
  • Read blueprints, drawings to determine layout requirements and materials take-offs.

Field Camp Carpenter

Veco Polar Rescourses
Fairbanks, AK
04.2004 - 08.2007
  • Performed various carpentry tasks over three seasonal contracts in support of science.
  • Developed unique structures to meet the demands of Toolik Field Station's challenging environment on the North slope of Alaska.
  • Successfully integrated within a remote field camp alongside tradespeople, scientists, and University of Fairbanks students to foster teamwork and operational efficiency.

Heavy Construction Carpenter

United States Antarctic Program
Denver, CO
10.1998 - 02.2007
  • Contributed to the construction of the new South Pole Station and performed necessary maintenance tasks across three different stations on the continent as a seasonal NSF contract worker.
  • Two winter-over contracts, one at Amundsen South Pole Station as a carpenter, and one at Palmer Station as a Utility Maintenance Technician.
  • Performed installation of steel fire-rated doors and hardware in the new station.
  • Rigged loads and directed crane operators.
  • Operated Caterpillar 963 forklifts and Telehandler telescoping fork truck.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminology

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ
06-1995

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Machinery Operation
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Window Installation

Affiliations

  • Enjoying everything Montana has to offer from Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking with family.

Timeline

Cabinet Maker

GeoMatrix Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2024

Carpenter

Cipriani Construction
09.2007 - 10.2013

Field Camp Carpenter

Veco Polar Rescourses
04.2004 - 08.2007

Heavy Construction Carpenter

United States Antarctic Program
10.1998 - 02.2007

Associate of Science - Criminology

Raritan Valley Community College
Joe Speidel