Luis Mercado
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Skilled Carpenter with a proven track record at Delta Millwork LLC, excelling in finish carpentry and worksite safety. Demonstrated expertise in blueprint reading and precision cutting, alongside a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and meticulous tool maintenance. Achieved high client satisfaction with custom installations, showcasing both hard and soft skills in every project. Experienced leadership that was developed during time served in the military as U.S. Marine as Communications Chief.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Delta Millwork LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Completed installations of building structures such as trim, doors, custom cabinetry, countertops.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects while doing layout and installation of all millwork.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Operated CNC machine to manufacture parts need to build custom cabinetry and other custom millwork.
Carpenter Apprentice
Installation Concepts
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Supported team members with efficient material handling, ensuring timely availability of required supplies for each task.
Carpenter Apprentice
Eagle Management Services
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, screw drivers, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Carpenter Apprentice
Straight and Level Carpentry
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed installations of building structures such as trim, doors, countertops and custom cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Strengthened team collaboration through effective communication and problem-solving skills during complex carpentry projects.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Carpenter Apprentice
Installation Specialist Inc (ISI)
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.
Carpenter Apprentice
Inter Ocean Cabinet Company
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Expanded knowledge in various carpentry techniques such as joinery methods, wood selection, and finishes through regular collaboration with skilled carpenters.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality craftsmanship by following blueprints and specifications accurately during each phase of construction.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Supported team members with efficient material handling, ensuring timely availability of required supplies for each task.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials for various carpentry tasks.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL11.2017
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Finish Carpentry
- Hand and power tools
- Measuring and Cutting
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Tool Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Carpenter
Delta Millwork LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024
Carpenter Apprentice
Eagle Management Services
06.2022 - 01.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Installation Concepts
03.2022 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Straight and Level Carpentry
08.2021 - 02.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
Installation Specialist Inc (ISI)
09.2020 - 08.2021
Carpenter Apprentice
Inter Ocean Cabinet Company
08.2018 - 03.2020
Associate Degree - General Studies
Lake Land College
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