Seth Harness
Moline,IL
Summary
Versatile carpenter with many years of experience on various construction sites, including commercial and residential developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing the highest quality through meticulous long-lasting work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Carpenter
Fineline DBS
Geneseo, Illinois
01.2006 - Current
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Fabricated custom cabinets using various woodworking techniques.
- Repaired existing structures by replacing damaged parts or sections of woodwork.
- Installed and replaced windows, doors, floors, walls, and ceilings according to blueprints and specifications.
- Set up ladders safely when accessing high places on job sites.
- Anchored and braced walls to complete precise joining.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Maintained tools and equipment in a safe and secure manner.
- Cut lumber pieces to the appropriate size with saws or other cutting tools.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Installed drywall sheets onto stud walls using screws or nails.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from other trades on multi-trade projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Laid out floor joists correctly according to building codes.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Installed commercial and residential carpentry components such as hollow metal door frames, doors and various door hardware.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Erected temporary support structures during demolition works.
- Applied sealants around windows and doors to prevent water leakage issues.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Used calipers and micrometers, lathe, and milling machines for metal machining.
Education
Journeyman - Carpentry
Carpenter Apprenticeship
Hoffman Estates, IL01-2002
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
- Heavy equipment operation
- Custom woodworking
- Hand tools mastery
- Project troubleshooting
- Worksite safety
- Critical thinking
- Mathematic calculations
- Time management
- OSHA training
- Metal work
Timeline
Union Carpenter
Fineline DBS
01.2006 - Current
Journeyman - Carpentry
Carpenter Apprenticeship