Justin Sheperd
Richford,VT
Summary
Skilled carpenter and construction laborer with experience in framing, trim work, door and window installation, and structural repair. Strong blueprint reading, problem solving, and tool use support accurate work and efficient project completion. Known for team collaboration, clear communication, and maintaining safe job sites. As well as a skilled welder and fabricator
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter/Construction Laborer
4Cs construction
Montgomery, Vermont
08.2025 - Current
- Built framing, trim, and finish carpentry for 4Cs construction projects.
- Measured and cut lumber using saws, levels, and tape measures.
- Installed doors, windows, cabinets, and other wood fixtures.
- Read blueprints and followed site plans for accurate carpentry work.
- Framed walls, floors, and roofs under 4Cs construction standards.
- Maintained safe job sites and organized carpentry tools and materials.
- Repaired damaged wood structures and replaced worn building materials.
Blacksmith
wolvesdenforge
Richford, Vermont
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Forged custom ironwork for wolvesdenforge workshop orders and shop drawings.
- Heated, hammered, and shaped metal stock at the coal and gas forge.
- Operated anvils, tongs, hammers, and power tools during daily blacksmithing tasks.
- Welded, cut, and joined metal pieces for gates, hooks, and decorative parts.
- Maintained forge fires, tools, and work areas for safe shop operation.
- Inspected finished pieces for cracks, fit, and surface quality.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Maintain a safe working environment by utilizing proper safety equipment and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
MVU
Highgate Center, VT06-2008
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Frame construction
- Door installation
- Finish carpentry
- Wood cutting
- Material measurement
- Tool maintenance
- Framing layout
- Building repair
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Worksite safety
- Staircase construction
- Drywall hanging
- Structural repairs
- Heavy lifting
- Joinery techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite organization
- Measuring and cutting
- Carpentry techniques
- Flooring installation
- Tile setting
- Basic electrical
- Commercial construction experience
- Weatherproofing structures
- Hand tools mastery
- Lifts up to 200 pounds
- Valid VT driver's license
- Roofing installation
- Deck and walkway construction
Timeline
Carpenter/Construction Laborer
4Cs construction
08.2025 - Current
Blacksmith
wolvesdenforge
01.2015 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
MVU