Wade Halterman
Rochester,MN
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finish Carpenter/carpentry Inspector
American Surpluses Ice caster Fish house
Montevideo , Minnesota
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Cut or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
- Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
- Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
- Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, screws, staples, dowels or glue.
- Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
- Install finished products such as cabinetry fixtures shelves and molding in homes offices stores restaurants.
- Repair furniture cabinets counters floors walls by replacing damaged parts such as hinges knobs drawers panels.
- Fill nail holes cracks dents gouges with putty filler sandpaper, then finish to match existing surface.
- Apply finishes including stains varnishes shellacs lacquers polyurethane sealants paint enamels glazes epoxies urethanes.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on carpentry tools equipment machinery vehicles.
- Work safely following all safety guidelines rules regulations policies procedures standards of conduct dress code workplace etiquette.
- Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
- Produced high-quality work in full compliance with project standards and good carpentry practices.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.
- Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
- Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
- Kept worksites organized and tidy to reduce hazards.
- Promoted compliance with applicable federal, state and OSHA laws and regulations.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
Final Finish Trimmer
Friendship homes Mintevideo
Montevideo, Minnesota
01.2007 - 10.2016
- Monitored and maintained trimming machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed regular maintenance on trimmer blades, motors, and other parts as required.
- Adjusted cutting blade settings according to specifications of the job order.
- Set up trimming equipment for specific jobs by following detailed instructions.
- Operated trimmers to shape or finish products to desired size or shape.
- Inspected trimming results for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Recorded production data such as quantity trimmed and time taken for each job order.
- Verified that all materials used in the process were of the correct type and quality for the job order at hand.
- Reported any defective material or malfunctioning equipment immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Cleaned work area after completing trimming tasks to maintain a safe working environment.
- Followed safety procedures while operating trimmers or other related machinery.
- Organized raw materials into batches according to customer requirements prior to trimming operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily output levels for management review.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical problems with trimmers when necessary.
- Assisted in loading and unloading finished goods from conveyors onto pallets or carts.
- Worked closely with supervisors and managers in determining optimal machine setup configurations based on job orders received.
- Ensured that all trimming activities adhered strictly to company guidelines regarding quality standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for successful completion of trimming tasks.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding progress on assigned jobs throughout shift hours.
- Adhered strictly to established safety protocols while performing various duties associated with the role of Trimmer.
- Performed skilled work with hand tools.
- Examined products and trimmed off excess materials to meet specifications.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Operated different machines to mold parts, cut materials and grind surfaces.
- Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
Machienest
Speciality systems
Granite Falls, Minnesota
10.2000 - 01.2007
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Verified customer orders to ensure accuracy.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montevideo Senior High School
Montevideo, MN06-1998
Southwest State University
Marshall, MNTimeline
Finish Carpenter/carpentry Inspector
American Surpluses Ice caster Fish house
06.2016 - 12.2023
Final Finish Trimmer
Friendship homes Mintevideo
01.2007 - 10.2016
Machienest
Speciality systems
10.2000 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Montevideo Senior High School
Southwest State University