Architectural Designer/AutoCAD Drafter Resume Example

• Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
• Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
• Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
• Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
• Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
• Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
• Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
• Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
• Cut and installed tile and linoleum flooring for several residential buildings.
• Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
• Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
• Built garage and residential structure on previously poured foundation.
• Laid concrete, built batter boards, and placed reinforced steel accurately for one project.
• Built and stained wood casing and hardwood floors for projects.
• Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications, applicable adhesives, and desired effect.
• Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
• Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment without accident.
• Repaired and maintained properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing doors, windows, fixtures, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, installing sound-proofing, and insulation.
• Prepared, cut and installed stair stringers, treads, and risers.

Began carpentry experience at age 16. I was a member of a four-member team (my dad, and my two younger siblings) who built my family's 3,800 SF residence in rural Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I worked on all stages of construction, from framing to finish.

• Built the wood-frame structure on previously poured foundation.
• Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
• Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment to the end of the project without accident.
• Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
• Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
• Set windows and layouts for stairs and common rafters.
• Protected flooring installations by covering subfloor material to prevent moisture buildup.
• Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
• Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
• Worked independently on projects and tasks within the four-person carpentry team.
• Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.

Also, I have done much, not all, of my own repairs and remodeling to the last two residences I have owned.