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Education
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MICAH WARD

Inkster,MI

Summary

Experienced Finish Carpenter committed to customer satisfaction and high quality, long-lasting materials and craftsmanship .Friendly, hard-working professional meeting tight deadlines and budgets consistently.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. I bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Finish Carpenter

Baker Builders
03.2025 - Current
  • Constructed shelves, doors, windows, and counters to precise scale and dimensions.
  • Installed fixtures, flooring, trim, and hardware using power and hand tools.
  • Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
  • Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
  • Maintained organization to enhance safety measures.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Completed installation of ceilings and moldings.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Operated electric cordless drills and hammer drills safely.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Prepared project layouts by examining specifications in various design documents.

Finish Carpenter, Installer

Division 6
06.2022 - 01.2024

Finish Carpenter

Division 6 Fabrication and Installation - Warren, MIJune 2022 to January 2024

I worked as a field installer for a custom millwork shop. Work would include installation of cabinets, countertops(solid surface as well as laminate), reception desks, dais walls, and I also would do base molding,sills, casework, install doors and hardware and whatever custom order currently being worked on. I have been doing this for many years in total and the last ten straight. I work well with other people, I'm smart and have a good work ethic. My last supervisor was Josh Short, listed as one of my references

  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
  • Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Focused on foundations, framing, and finish carpentry.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
  • Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
  • Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.

Education

Mechanical Engineering -

Delta College
Bay City, MI

Skills

  • Cabinet installation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Molding repair and installation
  • Wood finishing
  • Finish cabinetry
  • Carpentry
  • Maintaining safety standards
  • Door and window installation
  • Material selection
  • Interior trim
  • Component assembly
  • Precision cutting
  • Cabinetry
  • Hand and power tool proficiency
  • Layouts
  • Door hanging
  • Hand tool mastery
  • Hardware installation
  • Installation methods
  • Attention to safety and job site cleanliness
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Team player
  • Reliable

Additional Information

I have been in the construction industry in one form or another for over 20 years and for the last 12 straight. I am a very detail oriented person and take a lot of pride in my work. I strive to do the best job that I can, no matter the circumstances.

Timeline

Finish Carpenter

Baker Builders
03.2025 - Current

Finish Carpenter, Installer

Division 6
06.2022 - 01.2024

Mechanical Engineering -

Delta College
MICAH WARD