Open To Work
Mark Bachman
Wakefield,Kansas
Summary
Experienced over 20 years Framing Carpenter with 15 years of concrete experience as well in constructing residential and commercial structures. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail, consistently delivering projects on time while adhering to safety regulations and quality standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Framing Carpenter
Self-employeed
Manhattan, KS
03.2004 - Current
- Constructed wooden frames for residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed windows, doors, and roofing components efficiently.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project specifications and requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all construction activities.
- Managed material inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Utilized hand and power tools effectively for precision carpentry work.
- Executed repairs on existing structures to maintain quality standards.
- Trained new workers on best practices in framing techniques and safety protocols.
- Laid out floor joists in accordance with approved plans.
- Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
- Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
- Attached sheathing materials to exterior walls of buildings with nails or screws.
- Connected headers over windows and doorways in order to provide support for the structure's load bearing capacity.
- Erected rafters, studs, and other structural components.
- Repaired damaged structures using appropriate methods such as hammering, sawing, drilling.
- Installed window and door frames into interior walls.
- Built scaffolding as needed for access to higher elevations on the job site.
- Maintained tools and supplies in good condition throughout the project duration.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to while working at height.
- Constructed formwork for concrete foundations using timber boards.
- Provided assistance to other tradespeople when needed during the building process.
- Assembled staircases according to code requirements.
- Fitted insulation between studs of framed walls prior to covering them with drywall sheets.
- Checked accuracy of measurements against blueprints before cutting materials accordingly.
- Maintained a clean workspace by disposing off any waste material properly after completing tasks.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance purposes before signing off each stage of construction.
- Applied weatherproofing treatments to exposed wood surfaces prior to painting or staining.
- Fastened sub-flooring panels securely in place before installing floor coverings such as carpets or vinyl tiles.
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Installed doors, frames and wood components following manufacturers' instructions.
- Cleaned job sites by clearing away carpentry debris and waste.
- Positioned and held timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Reviewed and interpreted project specifications, determining tools and equipment needed.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Fastened timbers or lumber with glue, screws or pegs.
- Selected tools, equipment and materials from storage to transport to work site.
- Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas.
- Analyzed problematic installations and implemented appropriate solutions for quick remediation.
- Examined construction plans to identify potential structural problems.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any malfunctions.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify equipment functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Documented production activities and maintained accurate records.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Finished concrete surfaces using trowels and other hand tools.
- Prepared and set up forms for concrete pouring.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to specifications.
- Smoothed and leveled surfaces for optimal finish quality.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Inspected finished work for quality and consistency standards.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Maintained records related to job progress such as hours worked per day and amount of material used.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
- Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
- Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wamego High School
Wamego, KS05-2003
Skills
- Structural framing
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Material estimation
- Precision carpentry
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Client collaboration
- Problem solving
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Framing Carpenter
Self-employeed
03.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wamego High School