Benjamin Middleton
Wauchope,NSW
Summary
Talented Carpenter offering over 6 years of experience on domestic jobsite's. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about both rough and finish carpentry techniques. Educated in a number of other trades. Quality workmanship and attention to detail. Eager to grow and learn new skills as a tradesman. Spent the last 2 years of my trade as a Lead hand carpenter managing multi million dollar domestic jobs for my employer Benchmark Carpentry and Constructions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Hand Carpenter
Benchmark Carpentry and Constructions
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Maximized client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship in all carpentry tasks.
- Mentored junior carpenters, fostering professional development and skill enhancement within the team.
- Led hand carpentry crews in a variety of commercial and residential projects, showcasing versatility in different construction settings.
- Delivered exceptional craftsmanship that consistently surpassed clients'' expectations while maintaining strict attention to detail throughout all stages of the woodworking process.
Carpenter
Keena Building Mid North Coast
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Experienced in hand making frames
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, panelling and other materials.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
Apprentice Carpenter
Keena Building Mid North Coast
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Installed plasterboard, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and mouldings.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Experienced in a large number of other trades, Plastering/Painting/Tiling/Concreting/Landscaping
Education
Certificate III Carpentry - Construction Trades
Wauchope Tafe
Wauchope, NSW12.2022
Skills
- Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
- Flooring Construction
- Roofing Expertise
- Blueprint Reading
- Material Selection
- Drilling and Framing
- Physical Agility
- Project Layout
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Stud Framing
- Exterior Painting
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Build Frameworks
- Forming and Pouring
References
Rod Keena
Builder/Owner Keena Building
0427 675 592
Bradley Martin
Builder/Director Benchmark Carpentry and Constructions
0424 584 106
Timeline
Leading Hand Carpenter
Benchmark Carpentry and Constructions
05.2023 - 02.2025
Carpenter
Keena Building Mid North Coast
01.2023 - 05.2023
Apprentice Carpenter
Keena Building Mid North Coast
01.2019 - 01.2023
Certificate III Carpentry - Construction Trades
Wauchope Tafe
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