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Michael Blatz

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Dedicated Journeyman Carpenter with a background in coordinating jobs and architectural millwork. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and blueprint reading. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 20 years.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter

Carpenter John LLC
Saint Petersburg, Florida
01.2010 - Current
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.

Pipelayer

Valley Utilities
Sacramento, CA
03.1999 - 03.2002
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
  • Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
  • Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
  • Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
  • Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
  • Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Mason Apprentice

Seedorff Masonary INC.
Saint Petersburg, Florida
11.1986 - 04.1990
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
  • Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
  • Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
  • Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
  • Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
  • Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
  • Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
  • Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.
  • Applied colored marble or stone chips, and powdered steel over surfaces to produce prescribed finishes.
  • Used polishing and surfacing machines to polish surfaces.
  • Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
  • Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
  • Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Building Inspection Technology

Butte College
Oroville, CA
06.1992

Skills

  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Structure Assembly
  • Demolition and Cleanup
  • Hardware Installation
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Structural Assessment
  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Crew Management
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Site Maintenance
  • Subflooring Installation
  • Cabinet Repair
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Project Estimation

Certification

Building Inspection Tecnology

Timeline

Carpenter

Carpenter John LLC
01.2010 - Current

Pipelayer

Valley Utilities
03.1999 - 03.2002

Mason Apprentice

Seedorff Masonary INC.
11.1986 - 04.1990

Certificate of Completion - Building Inspection Technology

Butte College

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