Nicholas Espinoza
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Experienced metal framer with 10 years of commercial construction experience and OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification. Strong understanding of jobsite safety, hazard identification, fall protection, PPE, safe material handling, housekeeping, and construction-site procedures pre task planning, tool box talks. Experienced working directly with crews, identifying potential hazards, following safety requirements, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Seeking to transition into a Safety position where hands-on field experience and a strong safety mindset can support a company-wide safety program. Certified through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1912.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Metal Framer
ATG
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2026 - Current
- OSHA/safety awareness and jobsite hazard recognition
- Fall protection, PPE, scaffolding/lifts, and material handling
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed while working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Union construction experience and trade knowledge
- Incident prevention, inspections, and safety documentation
- Communication with foremen, superintendents, and crews
Journeyman Metal Framer
COSS LLC & E&K
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2016 - 08.2026
- Perform commercial/residential metal framing work while following company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety procedures.
- Identify and address jobsite hazards involving falls, ladders, scaffolding, tools, materials, electrical equipment, housekeeping, and access/egress.
- Maintain organized work areas to reduce trip, fall, and struck-by and caught between hazards.
- Complete work while maintaining awareness of changing hazards and surrounding crews.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, or other safety-related activities.
- Installed metal framing systems according to blueprints, specifications, and project requirements.
- Followed established safety procedures and OSHA requirements while working at various heights and around other trades and hazardous situations.
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Constructed metal framing systems according to project specifications and building codes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of framing tasks.
- Operated hand and power tools for precise metal framing assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Assisted in training new workers on metal framing techniques and safety measures.
Journeyman Metal Framer/Drywall Installer
CDS Framing
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Perform commercial/residential metal framing work while following company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety procedures.
- Identify and address jobsite hazards involving falls, ladders, scaffolding, tools, materials, electrical equipment, housekeeping, and access/egress.
- Maintain organized work areas to reduce trip, fall, and struck-by and caught between hazards.
- Complete work while maintaining awareness of changing hazards and surrounding crews.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, or other safety-related activities.
- Installed metal framing systems according to blueprints, specifications, and project requirements.
- Followed established safety procedures and OSHA requirements while working at various heights and around other trades and hazardous situations.
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of framing tasks.
- Operated hand and power tools for precise metal framing assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Assisted in training new workers on metal framing techniques and safety measures.
- Cut metal studs, tracks and other structural components to size, using hand tools or power saws.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed while working at heights or in confined spaces.
Education
G.E.D. -
Phoenix, AZSkills
- OSHA regulations
- Metal framing
- Tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Construction knowledge
- Jobsite communication
- Team collaboration
- Hazard identification
- Incident prevention
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Power tool operation
- Insulation installation
- Measuring skills
- OSHA compliance
- Drywall installation
Certification
- Osha 30 Construction (CITF)
- Drywaller
- Smart Mark (CITF)
Timeline
Journeyman Metal Framer
ATG
08.2026 - Current
Journeyman Metal Framer/Drywall Installer
CDS Framing
01.2016 - 01.2026
Journeyman Metal Framer
COSS LLC & E&K
01.2016 - 08.2026