Matthew McAfee
Camas,WA
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Carpenter with 24 years of experience in Framing, Siding and General Contracting. I am knowledgeable in various construction trades Including basic electrical, pluming and hvac. Timely and efficient with quality as my main goal. I can take difficult jobs through to completion and within budget. Experienced in both residential and commercial construction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
Triplett Wellman
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites
- Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
NW Structural
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Journeyman Carpenter
Anker Constructors
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Journeyman Carpenter/Construction Foreman
NW Framing Systems
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Supervised apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Hood Community College
GreshamGED -
Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR06.2001
Skills
- Building code regulations
- Materials ordering
- Flooring construction
- Carpentry
- Insulation
- Hand and power tools
- Construction management
- Scaffolding construction
- Blueprints and Specifications
- New Construction
- Framing
- Siding
- Fall Protection
- Cutting Torches
- Door Installation
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Commercial construction
- Project Management
- Residential construction
- Material prepping
- Laminate flooring
- Repair work
- Stairs and railings
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Strong problem solving
Certification
OSHA 30 certified
forklift certified
boom and scissor lift certified
first aid/cpr certified
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
Triplett Wellman
03.2023 - 10.2025
Journeyman Carpenter/Foreman
NW Structural
09.2022 - 02.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
Anker Constructors
11.2021 - 09.2022
Journeyman Carpenter/Construction Foreman
NW Framing Systems
03.2017 - 08.2021
GED -
Reynolds High School
High School Diploma -
Mt. Hood Community College