Michael Hartline
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Safety-driven Carpenter/Rodbuster accustomed to working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Works effectively both independently and within construction teams. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Carpenter
Sparks
05.2018 - Current
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings or walls to complete specified level of sound absorption and rebound.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
- Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
- Performed general maintenance.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment for years without accident.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Repaired and maintained properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
- Built various structures on previously poured foundation.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks.
- Secured all required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
- Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel.
- Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
- Identified problems that occurred on the job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Constructed, assembled and secured steel bars reinforcing concrete structures in buildings.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to specifications.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines.
- Operated equipment and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on a variety of projects.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for different projects.
Union Carpenter
Sparks
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to specifications.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled all delegated tasks.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Installed pre-fabricated concrete blocks or poured and finished concrete to assemble sturdy structures.
- Completed projects by assembling forms and building strong structures.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauges.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Measured materials carefully before beginning project tasks to decrease waste.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- 40 hours of scaffold training.
Mechanic
Ewing Irrigation
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Assisted drivers by safely directing vehicle backward to position correctly.
- Assisted customers in loading and unloading processes for products and equipment.
- Enforced adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
- Tested electronic components and computer controls with specialized devices.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired basic automotive issues for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems.
- Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.
- Checked all fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced as needed.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Performed complete vehicle maintenance inspections, including tires, brakes and all fluid levels.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping all work areas organized.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Examined vehicles to estimate repair costs and obtained customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and optimize performance.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance, including changing oil, checking and refilling vehicle fluids and inspecting tires.
- Answered questions regarding vehicle maintenance and recommended necessary repair work to keep vehicles operating properly.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
- Completed system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing.
Farm Hand
Dartmouth College
02.2007 - 08.2016
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Checked fields for rocks or other obstacles to prepare land for tilling and physical preparation for spring planting.
- Cultivated soil on designated areas of land to refine and prepare for planting.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to reduce damage and control insects and other pests.
- Cared for livestock by feeding and watering all animals.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Repaired board, barbed wire and electrified fences to keep animals contained.
- Constructed frames to support healthy growth of berries, legumes and vines.
- Implemented troubleshooting methods to determine cause of malfunctioning equipment.
- Plowed and tilled fields to prepare soil for crop planting.
- Watered and fertilized crops consistently to promote healthy growth for later harvests.
- Identified pests, weeds and plants to determine appropriate selection of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Drove farm equipment.
- Assisted with land preparation and analysis by taking samples of soil and crops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, AL05.2018
Skills
- Form systems knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- General laborer
- OSHA training
- Flooring construction
- Welding and electrical knowledge
- Valid Alabama driver's license
- Project management
- Time management
- Maintenance & Repair
- Job site preparation
- Steel component alignments
- Safety measures
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Heavy lifting
- Welding skills
- Scaffold building
- Concrete reinforcement
- Working collaboratively
- Basic math
- Active listening
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Hand tool operations
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Forklift driving
- Equipment maintenance
- Materials handling
- Troubleshooting
- Planning
- Team building
- Leadership
- Multitasking
Timeline
Union Carpenter
Sparks
05.2018 - Current
Union Carpenter
Sparks
02.2018 - 05.2018
Mechanic
Ewing Irrigation
08.2016 - 02.2018
Farm Hand
Dartmouth College
02.2007 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
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