Sample Resume for a Carpenter

Carpenters build many things from wood and other materials, like buildings and boats. They construct, erect, install, and repair structures and other fixtures. To do this, they cut, fit, and join the various materials together. Carpenters who work for a special trade contractor do only one or two things, like forming molds for concrete or building a frame. A carpenter may also work for a general building contractor. This carpenter performs many tasks, including putting in doors and windows, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing tile ceilings.

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Sample Carpenter Resume

Amy Weaver
123 Main Street • New York, Georgia • 30339
Home: (588) 535-1635, Cell: (588) 535-1278
aweaver@sample~resume.com

Resume Objective:
A highly talented Carpenter with huge experience in constructing, erecting, installing, finishing and repairing of wooden and metal structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings.

Education:

High School Diploma (1997)

Skills and Certifications:

More than eight years experience. Sound knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety. Proficient at the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills. Remarkable ability to read blueprints. Excellent mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to    do material estimates. Great interpersonal and communications skills.

Exceptional ability to understand verbal and written    instructions. Uncommon ability establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process that facilitate harmonious working relationships during project, and permit prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they occur. Strong ability to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help. Proven ability to complete and fulfill paperwork required for    personal time sheets in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to envision all steps in assigned tasks. Immense ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project.

Remarkable ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 60 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet. In-depth ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs for 50 feet.

EXPERIENCE:

Day Town College, Downtowntown, NY  2000 - Present
Carpenter

Operate all types of woodworking equipment to include: table saw, radical saw, planer, jointer, drill, etc.

• Perform window, door, and minor roof repairs.
• Install hang doors.
• Demolish and/or construct interior building partitions.
• Perform finish carpentry work, i.e., moldings, trim work, cabinets, etc.
• Hang drywall as required and perform drywall finishing.
• Install drop ceilings when necessary.
• Install vinyl title.
• Respond in an expeditious and timely manner to all work requests regarding carpentry expertise.
• Comply and follow college safety procedures when performing assigned responsibilities.
• On call on a 24 hour basis for after hours emergency situations.
• Assist in loading and unloading building materials from delivery trucks.
• Responsible for following all College safety policies and procedures in the performance of assigned duties.

• Studied blueprints, specification sheets, and drawings to determine style and type of window or wall panel required.
• Filled cracks, seams, depressions, and nailed holes with filler.
• Examined wood surfaces for defects, such as nicks, cracks, or blisters
• Measured cut materials to determine conformance to specifications, using tape measure.
• Realigned windows and screens to fit casements and oils moving parts.
• Measured and marked location of studs, leaders, and receptacle openings, using tape measure, template, and marker.
• Cut sidings and moldings, sections of weatherboard, openings in sheetrock, and lumber, using hand tools and power tools.
• Laid out and aligned materials on worktable or in assembly jig according to specified instructions.
• Removed surface defects, using knife, scraper, wet sponge, electric iron, and sanding tools.
• Trimmed overlapping edges of wood, weatherboard, using portable router or power saw, and hand tools.
• Installed prefabricated windows and doors, insulation, wall, ceiling and floor panels or siding, using adhesives, hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
• Aligned and fastened materials together, using hand tools and power tools, to form building or bracing.
• Repaired or replaced defective locks, hinges, cranks, and pieces of wood, using glue, hand tools, and power tools.
• Applied stain, paint or crayons to defects and filter to touch up the repaired area.

Description for Carpenter

JOB TITLE:
Carpenter
JOB PURPOSE:
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activity, from the building of highways and bridges, to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Depending on the type of work and the employer, carpenters may specialize in one or two activities or may be required to know how to perform many different tasks.

Small home builders and remodeling companies may require carpenters to learn about all aspects of building a house—framing walls and partitions, putting in doors and windows, building stairs, installing cabinets and molding, and many other tasks. Large construction contractors or specialty contractors, however, may require their carpenters to perform only a few regular tasks, such as framing walls, constructing wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffolding. Carpenters also build tunnel bracing, or brattices, in underground passageways and mines to control the circulation of air through the passageways and to worksites.
REPORTS TO: Team leader, Engineer, Landlord

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout—measuring, marking, and arranging materials—in accordance with local building codes. They cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders. They then join the materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. In the final step, carpenters check the accuracy of their work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, or electronic versions of these tools, and make any necessary adjustments. When working with prefabricated components, such as stairs or wall panels, the carpenter’s task is somewhat simpler because it does not require as much layout work or the cutting and assembly of as many pieces. Prefabricated components are designed for easy and fast installation and generally can be installed in a single operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Carpenters learn their trade through formal and informal training programs. To become a skilled carpenter usually takes between 3 and 4 years of both classroom and on-the-job training. While there are a number of different ways to obtain this training, in general, the more formalized the process, the more skilled you will become, and the more in demand by employers. For some, this training can begin in a high school, where classes in English, algebra, geometry, physics, mechanical drawing, blueprint reading, and general shop are recommended.

After high school, there are a number of different avenues that one can take to obtain the necessary training. One of the ways is to obtain a job with a contractor who will then provide on-the-job training. Entry-level workers generally start as helpers, assisting more experienced workers. During this time, the carpenter’s helper may elect to attend a trade or vocational school, or community college to receive further trade-related training.

Duties and responsibilities:

Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activity, from the building of highways and bridges, to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Depending on the type of work and the employer, carpenters may specialize in one or two activities or may be required to know how to perform many different tasks. Small home builders and remodeling companies may require carpenters to learn about all aspects of building a house—framing walls and partitions, putting in doors and windows, building stairs, installing cabinets and molding, and many other tasks. Large construction contractors or specialty contractors, however, may require their carpenters to perform only a few regular tasks, such as framing walls, constructing wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffolding. Carpenters also build tunnel bracing, or brattices, in underground passageways and mines to control the circulation of air through the passageways and to worksites.

Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout—measuring, marking, and arranging materials—in accordance with local building codes. They cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders. They then join the materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. In the final step, carpenters check the accuracy of their work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, or electronic versions of these tools, and make any necessary adjustments. When working with prefabricated components, such as stairs or wall panels, the carpenter’s task is somewhat simpler because it does not require as much layout work or the cutting and assembly of as many pieces. Prefabricated components are designed for easy and fast installation and generally can be installed in a single operation.

Carpenters who remodel homes and other structures need a broad range of carpentry skills because they must be able to perform any of the many different tasks these jobs may require. Since they are so well-trained, these carpenters often can switch from residential building to commercial construction or remodeling work, depending on which offers the best work opportunities.

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Time loads of Carpenter

Carpenters with all-round skills will have better opportunities for steady work than carpenters who can perform only a few relatively simple, routine tasks. Carpenters can experience periods of unemployment because of the short-term nature of many construction projects, winter slowdowns in construction activity in northern areas, and the cyclical nature of the construction industry. During economic downturns, the number of job openings for carpenters declines. Building activity depends on many factors that vary with the state of the economy—interest rates, availability of mortgage funds, government spending, and business investment.

Job opportunities for carpenters also vary by geographic area. Construction activity parallels the movement of people and businesses and reflects differences in local economic conditions. The areas with the largest population increases will also provide the best job opportunities for carpenters and apprenticeship opportunities for persons seeking to enter carpentry.

How to Write A Good Resume Objective

1. Avoid job titles - Resume Objective.

Job titles such as "Secretary" or "Market Manager" can involve very different activities in different organizations. The same job can often have different titles in different organizations and using such a title may very well limit your being considered for such jobs as "Office Manager" or "Marketing Assistant." It is best to use broad categories of jobs rather than specific titles, so that you can be considered for a wide variety of jobs related to the skills you have. For example, instead of "Secretary" you could say "Responsible Office Management or Clerical Position" if that is what you would really consider - and qualify for.

2. Define a "bracket of responsibility" to include the possibility of upward mobility - Resume Objective.

While you may be willing to accept a specific job drawing on your current skills keep yourself open for jobs that require higher levels of responsibility and pay. Use categories of skills and titles so that the person reviewing your resume might consider you for other openings.

In effect, you should define a 'bracket of responsibility' in your objective that includes the range of jobs that you are willing to accept. This bracket should include the lower range of jobs that you would consider as well as those requiring higher levels of responsibility, up to and including those that you think you could handle. Even if you have not handled those higher levels of responsibility in the past, many employers may consider you for them if you have the skills to support the objective.

3. Include your most important skills - Resume Objective.

What are the most important skills needed for the job you want? Consider including one or more of these as being required in the job that you seek. The implication here is that if you are looking for a job that requires 'Organizational Skills,' then you have those skills. Of course, your interview (and resume) should support those skills with specific examples.

4. Include specifics if these are important to you - Resume Objective.

If you have substantial experience in a particular industry (such as 'Computer Controlled Machine Tools') or have a narrow and specific objective that you really want (such as 'Art Therapist with the Mentally Handicapped'), then it is OK to state this. But, in so doing, realize that by narrowing your alternatives down you will often not be considered for other jobs for which you might qualify. Still, if that is what you want, it just may be worth pursuing (though I would still encourage you to have a second, more general objective just in case).

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Finalize Your Resume Objective Statement

The most important is that you can clearly state what sort of a job you want and know what kinds of skills and experiences are needed to do well in that job. Even if you decide to change your job objective later, it is very important that you decide on one now for effective marketing. For example, A highly talented Carpenter with huge experience in constructing, erecting, installing, finishing and repairing of wooden and metal structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings.

Don’t be afraid to interview for jobs that seem far outside your skill set. If you don’t force yourself to reach higher you will never be considered. Don’t expect lady luck to come knocking when you could have opened the door and walked thru. Ask about opportunities for advancement. Apply for jobs above your last experience and challenge yourself.

Having spent years working with highly paid executives it is obvious most executives are learning as they go. Few know exactly what they are doing. What they do know is how to take chances, accept risk and turn everyday events into income producing opportunities. Make yourself reach for that next level up. You too can make it to the top of your field/company. See you there.