Carpenter resume example

Completed basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry duties.

• Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings or walls to complete specified level of sound absorption and rebound.
• Measured materials carefully before beginning project tasks to decrease waste e.g. drywall, metal studs etc.
• Performed general maintenance.
• Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces.
• Worked efficiently at ground height and at levels as high as 50 feet.
• Safely assembled scaffolding in buildings at Vogtle 1 & 2
• Removed and disassembled scaffolding and pieces weighing over 50Ibs. pounds at end of each shift or project and loaded all materials into trucks.
• Operated machinery in busy environments e.g. telescopic-lifts, scissor-lifts, fork-lifts and can operate a bulk-loader maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
• Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
• Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
• Consistently constructed square and level projects.
• Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
• Laid concrete, built wooden forms, used system forms and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
• Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
• Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
• Never had an accidents or safety infraction while operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
• Installed pre-fabricated concrete blocks or poured and finished concrete to assemble sturdy structures.
• Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
• Safely operated various power saws, power tools & pneumatic equipment without accident.
• Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
• Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
• 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.
• Completed many projects by assembling forms and building strong structures.
• Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
• Reviewed and analyzed blueprints and other technical drawings to establish full understanding of project requirements.
• Used established ratios to mix mortar, plastic and grout.
• Installed brick and tile and applied grout between joints using trowels.
• Constructed scaffolding and other temporary structures in support of construction projects.
• Assessed brick or tile installations for imperfections and corrected problems using additional grouting materials, fillers or adhesives.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
• Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
• Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
• Used trowels of various sizes and shapes to level and clear away excess concrete.
• Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
• Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
• Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit using masonry tools.
• Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
• Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces.
• Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
• Applied coatings to masonry, including stains, sealer and curing agents.
• Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
• Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
• Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
• Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
• Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
• Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
• Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
• Have First aid experiance e.g. knowing how to perform proper CPR, Operate a defibulater, perform heimlech manuver.
• Most expeirance in concrete shoring, walking aluminum I-beams off of scaffolding, setting stringers and joists for a workable corcrete-form platform.