Brian Kawahata
Hesperia
Summary
Accomplished Finish Carpenter with expertise in custom millwork and cabinet installation. Committed to precision, safety standards, and customer satisfaction, delivering exceptional craftsmanship in every project. Extremely familiar with all genres of tools, power tools, equipment, & cupplies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Finish Carpenter
John Campbell Construction Inc
Bellingham, MA
01.2007 - 09.2025
- Constructed custom millwork and cabinetry to meet design specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Utilized advanced carpentry tools and techniques for precise installations.
- Mentored junior carpenters in safety protocols and craftsmanship standards.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and compliance with building codes.
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Achieved customer satisfaction through precise alignment of doors, windows, staircases, and built-in furniture installations.
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
- Delivered visually appealing interiors with expertly crafted crown molding installations that complemented the existing design elements.
Metal Fabricator
Hammer Display
Las Vegas, NV
01.1999 - 12.2006
- Operated various metal fabrication tools, ensuring precision and quality in all tasks.
- Interpreted technical drawings to fabricate custom display components efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce production delays.
- Trained junior fabricators on safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
- Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CASkills
- Interior trim
- Carpentry
- Custom millwork
- Cabinet installation
- Layout and measuring
- Hand tool mastery
- Power tool proficiency
- Door hanging
- Staircase construction
- Hardware installation
- Window and door installation
- Maintaining safety standards
- Hand and power tools
- Scissor lift operation
- Expertise in woodworking
- Flooring
- Cabinetry
- Scaffolding
- Multipiece crown molding
- Heavy lifting
- Crown molding
- Finish cabinetry
- Wood finishing
- Door and window installation
- Hand and power tool operation
Timeline
Finish Carpenter
John Campbell Construction Inc
01.2007 - 09.2025
Metal Fabricator
Hammer Display
01.1999 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School