Matthew Cella
Mount Vernon,OH
Summary
Experienced carpenter with a solid background in rough and finish carpentry, structural repair, and code-compliant installations. Skilled in coordinating crews, leading apprentices, and communicating with supervisors and trades to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Messer
Columbus, OH
03.2016 - Current
- Built wood framing and structural assemblies on Messer jobsite projects.
- Read blueprints, drawings, and layouts to support accurate carpenter installations.
- Measured, cut, and fitted lumber with hand tools and power tools.
- Installed doors, windows, trim, and finish hardware for Messer interiors.
- Aligned materials, levels, and plumb lines during Messer field work.
- Maintained safe work areas and followed Messer safety procedures.
- Coordinated with trades and supervisors to complete carpenter tasks.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
Utica, OH06-1988
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Power tool operation
- Structural repair
- Building code compliance
- Excellent communication
- Planning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team management
- Team coordination
- Dependable and responsible
- Material measurement
- Attention to detail
- Quality inspection
- Framing assembly
- Framing layout
Timeline
Messer
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Utica High School