Joshua Talamantes
Superior,WI
Summary
Experienced Carpenter Foreman with a strong background in supervising carpentry operations. Expertise in blueprint reading, safety compliance, and process optimization. Committed to nurturing junior carpenters' skills while ensuring high-quality project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Carpenters Union 361
Hermantown, Mn
07.2010 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Mentored junior carpenters, enhancing skills in craftsmanship and safety practices.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing material waste and increasing productivity on job sites.
- Managed tool inventory and maintenance, ensuring equipment availability for ongoing projects.
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Carpenter
Carpenters Union 361
Hermantown, MN
07.2010 - Current
- Constructed and installed frameworks, walls, and roofs in residential and commercial projects.
- Operated various hand and power tools to ensure high-quality craftsmanship.
- Collaborated with project managers to interpret blueprints and design specifications accurately.
- Supervised apprentices and junior carpenters to enhance skill development and safety practices.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate timely project completion within budget constraints.
- 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.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Achieved high level of client satisfaction by providing customized solutions for unique carpentry challenges.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Education
Building Construction Technology - Construction
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN2008
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Job site maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Assignment delegation
- General carpentry
- Employee training
- Construction management
- Scaffolding set up
- Equipment operation
- Worker training
- Lockout and tagout
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Carpenters Union 361
07.2010 - Current
Carpenter
Carpenters Union 361
07.2010 - Current
Building Construction Technology - Construction
Lake Superior College