Hector Macdonald
Cabramatta,NSW
Summary
Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful professional bringing several years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter Training
Coronation
Merryland , NSW
2024.06 - Current
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
Delivery Driver
Speedrack
Cambeltown , NSW
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
Cable Installation Technician
MBN (Maintenance Telstra Cables)
Lismore , NSW
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Maintained accurate records of all installed cables and equipment in customer locations.
- Performed installation and troubleshooting of cable systems including coax, fiber optics, and other types of cabling.
- Organized work areas after completion of each job ensuring a clean environment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and upcoming tasks.
- Conducted site surveys to determine the best placement for new cables and equipment.
Chicken Catcher
MQ Griffith
Leppington , NSW
2022.05 - 2023.12
- Followed established protocols for handling sick birds in accordance with regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining records of the flock's health status.
- Observed behavior of chickens for signs of illness or distress.
- Maintained detailed records regarding flock numbers, mortality rates.
- Checked traps for chickens and collected them into cages.
- Performed daily inspections of chicken houses for safety hazards.
- Transported chickens to designated areas using a truck with a trailer.
- Cleaned, maintained, and repaired chicken coops and equipment.
- Communicated regularly with farm owners about the progress of their flocks.
- Identified potential predators that may threaten the safety of the chickens.
- Stocked supplies such as food, water, bedding materials.
- Culled diseased or weakened chickens from the flock.
Farmer
Self Employed
Nadarivatu , Fiji
2017.01 - 2022.04
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
Builder
Fiji Military Forces
Queen Elizabeth Barrack, Nabua , Fiji
2016.01 - 2016.12
- Installed drywall, flooring, and other building materials.
- Assisted in the demolition and removal of existing structures.
- Framed interior walls using lumber and other construction materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings.
- Installed kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and trimming.
- Built concrete forms for footings and walls.
- Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
Construction Worker
Western Builders
Lautoka , Fiji
2014.01 - 2014.12
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
Education
Certificate To Enter & Work in Confined Spaces - Confined Spaces
Design Learning Inspection
5 Melissa St, Auburn NSW 21442024-08
Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - Carpentry & Joinery
Fiji National University
Suva,Fiji2015-06
Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - Carpentry & Joinery
Nabua Vocational School
2012-12
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Structural Repair
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Project Planning
- General laborer
- Hand and power tools
- Measuring and Cutting
- Finish Carpentry
- Flooring Installation
- Tool Maintenance
Affiliations
- Bee keeping
- Root crop & vegetable farming
Languages
Fijian
Professional
English
Limited
Certification
- Driving License
- License to enter & work in confined spaces
- License to work in construction area
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carpenter Training
Coronation
2024.06 - Current
Delivery Driver
Speedrack
2024.03 - 2024.05
Cable Installation Technician
MBN (Maintenance Telstra Cables)
2024.01 - 2024.03
Chicken Catcher
MQ Griffith
2022.05 - 2023.12
Farmer
Self Employed
2017.01 - 2022.04
Builder
Fiji Military Forces
2016.01 - 2016.12
Construction Worker
Western Builders
2014.01 - 2014.12
Certificate To Enter & Work in Confined Spaces - Confined Spaces
Design Learning Inspection
Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - Carpentry & Joinery
Fiji National University
Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - Carpentry & Joinery
Nabua Vocational School
- Driving License
- License to enter & work in confined spaces
- License to work in construction area
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