Matthew Sutton

• Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
• Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
• Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
• Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
• Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
• Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
• Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
• Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
• Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
• Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
• Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
• Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
• Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
• Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
• Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
• Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
• Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
• Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
• Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
• Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
• Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
• Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
• Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
• Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
• Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
• Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
• Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
• Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
• Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
• Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
• Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
• Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
• Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
• Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
• Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
• Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
• Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
• Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
• Measured, cut and installed staircase spindles.
• Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
• Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
• Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
• Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
• Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
• Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
• Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
• Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
• Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
• Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
• Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
• Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
• Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
• Consistently constructed square and level projects.
• Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
• Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
• Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
• Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
• Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
• Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
• Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
• Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
• Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
• Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
• Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.

•Fabricate and install ornamental iron handrails

•weld structural steel

•Custom fabrication

•Forklift Unload Steel

• Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
• Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
• Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
• Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
• Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
• Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
• Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
• Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
• Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
• Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
• Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
• Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
• Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
• Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
• Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
• Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
• Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
• Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
• Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
• Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
• Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
• Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
• Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
• Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
• Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
• Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
• Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
• Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
• Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.