Joshua Canto

Carpenter Apprentice

KWCC inc

Montgomery, IL

07.2020 - 01.2023

Assisted in constructing frameworks for residential and commercial projects.
Operated power tools safely and efficiently during carpentry tasks.
Collaborated with senior carpenters to learn advanced techniques and methods.
Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
Repaired furniture pieces by reinforcing joints or replacing broken parts.
Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade utilizing 2x4's masonite sheathing and staking techniques.
Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
Supported inventory management by organizing materials and tools as needed.