Shane hatcher
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented cabinetmaker with expertise in custom design, blueprint reading, and quality assurance. Committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and training junior cabinetmakers to uphold best practices in the workshop.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Knowlton Brothers Inc.
Grover Beach, California
09.2002 - 10.2024
- Built custom cabinets using woodworking methods and precision tools.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings for accurate cabinet construction.
- Ran cutting, shaping, and finishing machinery for wood components.
- Worked with design team to meet client specifications.
- Trained junior cabinetmakers on best practices and safety rules.
- Checked finished products for quality before client delivery.
- Serviced workshop equipment and tools for safe, reliable performance.
- Worked with other craftsmen on large projects requiring teamwork and coordination.
- Built custom cabinetry to client specifications using mortise-and-tenon joinery and other woodworking methods.
- Made frames, doors, drawers, shelves, and other parts from scratch or prefabricated parts.
- Completed sanding, painting, staining, and finishing for cabinet components.
- Kept shop equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, and sanders, in working order.
- Helped load and unload materials from delivery trucks to shop floor.
- Installed finished cabinets in residential and commercial settings.
- Followed safety rules while operating power tools and machinery.
- Kept work area clean by removing scrap lumber properly.
- Put cabinet components together using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
- Checked finished products against industry standards before leaving workshop.
- Created cutting lists for raw materials needed for each job.
- Cut wood pieces to specified sizes using saws or routers.
- Fixed technical problems with machines and tools used in cabinetmaking.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for accurate production of multiple copies.
- Finished cabinets through sanding, staining, and installation.
- Measured cabinet spaces and built detailed layouts.
- Met production deadlines and reported delays to supervisors.
- Monitored parts and supply inventory and requested items early to reduce downtime.
- Kept workplace clean and organized to support efficiency and safety.
- Used tools, equipment, materials, and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
Skills
- Cabinet construction
- Blueprint reading
- Precision machining
- Custom design
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Knowlton Brothers Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2024