Peter Harley
Lancaster
Summary
Precision-driven Union Carpenter recognized for consistently completing projects efficiently and on schedule. Possess specialized skills in framing, formwork, and finish carpentry, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every task. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, enabling successful collaboration on diverse construction projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Union Carpenter
Skanska, Traylor, Shea
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Constructed and installed frameworks for various building projects.
- Operated power tools to cut, shape, and join materials safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new carpenters on tools and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials to ensure quality compliance.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and issues.
- Maintained tools and equipment in a safe and secure manner.
- Cut lumber pieces to the appropriate size with saws or other cutting tools.
- Assembled carpentry components such as door frames, wall units, roof trusses, staircases, and window frames.
Construction Millwright
Ethos
Los Angeles
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Operated hand and power tools for assembly and repair tasks.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues on-site.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during repairs or installations.
- Disassembled and reassembled heavy machinery for repair or replacement of parts.
- Monitored progress of jobs regularly to ensure they were completed correctly within allotted budget constraints.
- Installed and maintained conveyors, pumps, motors, gear boxes and other mechanical equipment used in the construction industry.
- Adhered strictly to company policies related to quality control procedures.
- Lubricated moving parts to reduce friction and wear on machinery during operation.
- Inspected completed work to ensure proper installation as well as adherence to safety regulations.
Journeyman Carpenter
Regional Connector Constructers
Los Angeles
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall and other materials to specified dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Trained apprentices in carpentry skills and best practices on-site.
- Maintained a clean and organized job site to promote safety standards.
- Inspected work for quality assurance and compliance with building codes.
- Operated power tools safely and effectively throughout various tasks.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure project alignment and schedule adherence.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Apprentice Carpenter
Skanska Construction
North Hollywood
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with team members on site layout and material selection.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Provided support to senior carpenters in complex projects and repairs.
- Ensured proper use of safety equipment during all construction activities.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on tools and best practices in carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely while completing carpentry projects.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Followed instructions from senior carpenters when performing tasks.
- Worked with a variety of materials such as lumber, plywood, MDF board .
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after use.
- Measured distances accurately using measuring tapes, squares and levels.
Education
Associates Degree - Concrete Carpentry
Western States Carpenters
Sylmar, CA 06.2015 - 06.2019
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California, CASkills
- Construction techniques
- Power tool operation
- Material measurement
- Blueprint interpretation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Journeyman Union Carpenter
Skanska, Traylor, Shea
03.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Millwright
Ethos
02.2023 - 03.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
Regional Connector Constructers
08.2016 - 08.2022
Associates Degree - Concrete Carpentry
Western States Carpenters
06.2015 - 06.2019
Apprentice Carpenter
Skanska Construction
03.2015 - 06.2016
Palmdale High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Antelope Valley College