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Steven G McGehee

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Dynamic finish carpenter with extensive experience, specializing in custom cabinetry and intricate stair designs. Proven ability to operate advanced woodworking tools while fostering collaborative team environments. Recognized for delivering high-quality craftsmanship and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring projects meet specifications and client expectations.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprietor: Steve McGehee Stairs and Finish

Self Employed
12.1995 - 10.2023
  • Worked as a subcontractor for finish carpentry/stair companies as well as contracted my own projects.

Finish Carpenter/Stair Installer

Various Finish Carpentry and Stair Subcontractors
08.1986 - 12.1995
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Measured, cut and installed paneling and other materials.
  • Installed trim and other finishing touches.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Installed ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.

Finish Carpenter/Stair Installer

Tack Construction
12.1977 - 08.1986
  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
  • Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
  • Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
  • Studied specifications in building plans to determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Prepared cost estimates for contractors and customers, staying within requested budgets.
  • Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.

Education

Fullerton Union Highschool
Fullerton, CA
06-1976

Skills

  • Operated wood working equipment of all kinds, power and hand tools Designed and built multiple freestanding curved stairs including curved stringers to the curved railing and all radius trim and tread work Built and installed custom cabinets, custom doors curved paneling, coffered ceilings and all kinds of moldings
  • I also became involved as a part time studio musician/in house song writer for That Sound Recording Services starting in September of 1980 through October of 2018 I was an acoustic rhythm guitarist on recording tracks and played in numerous showcase bands organized by the studio owner/producer
  • I've been an acoustic guitarist for about 50 years now and have also played bass and a bit of banjo as well

Timeline

Sole Proprietor: Steve McGehee Stairs and Finish

Self Employed
12.1995 - 10.2023

Finish Carpenter/Stair Installer

Various Finish Carpentry and Stair Subcontractors
08.1986 - 12.1995

Finish Carpenter/Stair Installer

Tack Construction
12.1977 - 08.1986

Fullerton Union Highschool

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