Joshua Slayton
Billings,MT
Summary
Dynamic Carpenter Foreman with extensive experience at Cop Construction, excelling in project coordination and safety compliance. Proven ability to train teams and enhance workflow efficiency. Skilled in blueprint review and hazard identification, ensuring high-quality outcomes while fostering strong labor relations. Committed to delivering projects on time and within specifications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Cop Construction / Chs, Par, and Phillip 66
Billings, Montana
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised tasks to guarantee adherence to safety protocols and efficient completion.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance project coordination.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Carpenter Foreman
Sletten Construction
Billings, Montana
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated materials and tools for efficient workflow during construction activities.
- Trained junior carpenters in best practices and proper tool usage on-site.
- Provided technical guidance to carpenters as needed, monitored progress of assigned projects and addressed any issues that arose.
- Developed strategies for efficient workflow throughout the duration of each project.
Owner/Operator
big sky country construction
Billings, MT
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
Union Carpenter
Cop Construction/ CHS Refinery
Billings, MT
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Identified and requested PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings or walls to complete specified level of sound absorption and rebound.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Apprentice Boilermaker
boilermakers local 11
Billings, MT
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Welded aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel, expertly deploying gas metal arc, tungsten arc and manual metal arc welding processes.
- Reviewed and interpreted complex technical drawings and specifications to pinpoint job requirements and selected correct materials to cut for job.
- Set up and installed machinery for manufacture of engineering products, mastered welding and fabrication within large-scale construction facilities and designed component modifications.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels and tanks on pallets.
RV Service Technician
Billings RV
Billings, MT
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance.
- Conducted troubleshooting tasks to diagnose issues and determine appropriate fixes.
- Responded promptly to customer questions regarding repair work and explained diagnostics process for uncovering malfunctions.
- Explained functionality of newly installed equipment to customers.
- Discussed options to install to protect RV from damage.
- Inspected RVs, including both camper and trailer models, to assess maintenance needs and identify faults.
- Installed and repaired plumbing, including water lines, drains and fixtures.
- Installed water heaters, furnaces and other equipment in RVs.
- Reconstructed floors, walls and roofs to repair damage such as flooding.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport RVs to different locations.
Hod Carrier
Hill Masonry
Billings, MT
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Applied grout between joints and smoothed every line to achieve clean finish.
- Supplied materials to masons for installation, following drawings and numbered sequences.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Service Technician
Bretz Rv
Billings, MT
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Completed preventive maintenance and unscheduled service needs to keep vehicles in optimal condition.
- Setup and operated mechanical and manual servicing equipment.
- Engaged with customers to deliver outstanding customer services and secure repeat business.
- Followed established job site safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
Carpenter/Project Manager
Az Home Therapy
Chandler, AZ
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
Welder/Machinist/Machine Shop Helper
S&S Machine
Billings, MT
11.2007 - 01.2009
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Restocked supplies, organized storage areas and gathered materials for specific jobs.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
- Installed, inspected and maintained equipment components.
- Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
Education
GED -
Helena High School
Helena, MT07.2007
Skills
- Labor relations
- Stick Welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Blueprint review
- Maintenance & Repair
- Time management
- Tig welding
- OSHA training
- Flooring construction
- Welding and electrical knowledge
- Construction background
- Form systems knowledge
- Surface hardener application
- Bull floats
- Hand tools operation
- Concrete polishing
- Forklift operation
- Site preparation
- Jointers and edgers
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Hazard identification
- Problem solving
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Cop Construction / Chs, Par, and Phillip 66
02.2023 - Current
Carpenter Foreman
Sletten Construction
01.2022 - 02.2023
Owner/Operator
big sky country construction
02.2021 - 01.2022
Union Carpenter
Cop Construction/ CHS Refinery
06.2018 - 02.2021
Apprentice Boilermaker
boilermakers local 11
01.2015 - 08.2016
RV Service Technician
Billings RV
02.2013 - 01.2015
Hod Carrier
Hill Masonry
02.2011 - 01.2013
Service Technician
Bretz Rv
02.2010 - 01.2011
Carpenter/Project Manager
Az Home Therapy
03.2009 - 01.2010
Welder/Machinist/Machine Shop Helper
S&S Machine
11.2007 - 01.2009
GED -
Helena High School
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