Joshua Crighton
Ramsgate,NSW
Summary
I am an New Zealand Qualified Carpenter with Australian Citizenship and full working rights bringing 16 years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. I am equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand Carpenter
Advanced Recruitment Ltd
Sydney, NSW
04.2023 - Current
- Primarily working on construction projects around Sydney in all stages of the building process, From concrete and formwork, steel erection, framing, cladding to window, flashing installation and fit out works.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Maintained inventory of tools, equipment and supplies necessary for job completion.
Leading Hand Carpenter
DBS LTD
Sydney, NSW
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Renovations and second story additions to existing homes.
- Framing of walls, subfloors, midfloors, ceilings and roofs.
- Reading of plans and setting out of works.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Fifo Carpenter
Tradestaff Glaobal
Nauru
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within materials available on island.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Led local trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Repaired damaged flooring, replaced joists, structural members, flooring substrates and laid new vinyl
Contract Carpenter
ColabBuilt
, Wairoa, New Zealand
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed sawing, sanding, trimming, routing, cleaning and bonding duties.
- Anchored and braced forms in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Built Doka and Meva shutter systems for concrete foundation.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators 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.
- Prepared wire mesh rebar arrangements by welding, wiring or clipping pieces together.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
FIFO Carpenter
Tradestaff Global
, Nauru
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within materials available on island.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Led local trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Repaired damaged flooring, replaced joists, structural members, flooring substrates and laid new vinyl
- Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
Carpenter Foreman /Site Manager
JMI Construction
Jacks Point, Queenstown
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all jobs, which included employee timesheets, accident reports, meetings with clients and material information.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- 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.
- Secured all required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Contracted specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- See several jobs through from slab to completion/handover at one time, keep the jobsite running and on schedule
Carpenter
Tradeassit LTD
, Christchurch
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
Carpenter Foreman
P4 Projects LTD
, Christchurch
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all jobs, which included employee timesheets, accident reports, meetings with clients and material information.
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Calculated accurate material estimates to create quotes for clients .
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
Carpenter Apprentice
Buildcraft Services
, Christchurch
07.2011 - 01.2015
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
Carpenter Laborer/Apprentice
CBD Construction LTD
, Christchurch
12.2007 - 07.2011
- Cut, shaped and smoothed lumber and other materials using hand power tools.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
Education
NZQA Level 1 -
Shirely Boys High School
Christchurch12.2006
Skills
- Job site maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Crew Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Use and maintenance of all forms of tool
- White Card
- Nz Carpentry Qualification
- Materials estimating
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good people skills, leadership and work ethic
- Fly in, fly out experience
- Excellent Communication
Certification
National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)Awarded by BCITO
14 Aug 2015
#0120704559
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 3)Awarded by New Zealand Qualifications Authority
20 Jan 2014
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2)Awarded by New Zealand Qualifications Authority
20 Jan 2014
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1)Awarded by New Zealand Qualifications Authority
09 Apr 2007
NSW White Card
Date issued 12/12/22
Timeline
Leading Hand Carpenter
Advanced Recruitment Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Leading Hand Carpenter
DBS LTD
02.2023 - 04.2023
Fifo Carpenter
Tradestaff Glaobal
07.2022 - 10.2022
Contract Carpenter
ColabBuilt
03.2022 - 07.2022
FIFO Carpenter
Tradestaff Global
12.2021 - 02.2022
Carpenter Foreman /Site Manager
JMI Construction
03.2017 - 12.2021
Carpenter
Tradeassit LTD
03.2016 - 03.2017
Carpenter Foreman
P4 Projects LTD
01.2015 - 03.2016
Carpenter Apprentice
Buildcraft Services
07.2011 - 01.2015
Carpenter Laborer/Apprentice
CBD Construction LTD
12.2007 - 07.2011
NZQA Level 1 -
Shirely Boys High School
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