Steven Foster
Hollywood,FL
Summary
True carpenter looking for consistent employment while I transition to Florida.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fosteredhomesllc
Self-Employed
Kansas City, Kansas
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Re-con Tech
National Fire & Flood Emergency
Dallas, Oregon
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Site Manager
Strother Fabrication
Lee's Summit, Missouri
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Coordinated the delivery and installation of new production equipment with vendors.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Documented details of installations, repairs and other service-related activities accurately.
- Trained operators on the safe operation of newly installed equipment, making sure that they understood all safety guidelines.
- Tested newly installed systems prior to deployment in order to verify their functionality and performance levels.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts for machines, ordering additional supplies as needed.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
Lead Carpenter
All Residential
Kansas City, MO
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Produced high-quality work in full compliance with project standards and good carpentry practices.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, screws, staples, dowels or glue.
- Measured, ordered and installed customers' windows and glass doors.
- Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
Carpenter
Accessibility Remodeling & Decked Out
Kansas City, Kansas
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
Installation Technician
Flowmark Vaacuum/ Custom Truck
Kansas City, Kansas
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies, ordering new items as necessary to complete repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Managed tool inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for all repairs.
- Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
Robot Welder
Seats Inc.
Spring Hill, Kansas
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Loaded raw materials into robots for automatic welding processes.
- Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
- Assembled and aligned workpieces into holding fixtures to bond and heat-treat fabricated metal components.
- Maintained records of production data such as number of units produced and scrap rate.
- Operated robot welder to weld components of fabricated metal products according to specifications.
- Adjusted parameters of the robotic welding process such as speed, pressure, and temperature.
- Programmed and ran automated robotic machinery to achieve MIG welds for cell production and fixtures and jigs.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining safety record.
- Operated and maintained welding, soldering and brazing equipment to minimize downtime by optimizing equipment performance.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Led training, mentoring and operation in robotic welding performance initiatives.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in robotic welding system components such as sensors and controllers.
- Programmed robotic welding systems using computer numerical control software.
- Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted equipment to maintain efficient operations using air hoses and cleaning fluids.
- Completed production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
- Monitored robotic welding operations to detect faulty welds and adjust machine settings as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on robot welder, including changing cutting tools and adjusting mechanical parts.
- Assessed, maintained and serviced physical equipment to verify compliance with in-place performance specifications.
- Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Attention to detail
- [Equipment] operation
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Decision-making
- Basic math
- Training & Development
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- PPE compliance
- Team management
- Research
- Supervision and leadership
- Data entry
- Roofing installation
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Wooden formworks
- Work planning and scheduling
- Cabinet installation
- Insulation application
- Window installation
- Tile setting
- Electrical installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Installation coordination
- Power tool operation
- Machinery operation
- Worksite preparation
- Construction trade expertise
- Dependability and reliability
- Worksite organization
- Flooring installation
- Time management
- Safety and compliance
Timeline
Re-con Tech
National Fire & Flood Emergency
07.2023 - 10.2024
Site Manager
Strother Fabrication
07.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Carpenter
All Residential
07.2021 - 07.2022
Carpenter
Accessibility Remodeling & Decked Out
07.2020 - 07.2021
Fosteredhomesllc
Self-Employed
07.2018 - Current
Installation Technician
Flowmark Vaacuum/ Custom Truck
07.2018 - 07.2020
Robot Welder
Seats Inc.
07.2016 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Louis University