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Thomas Wheeler

Fair Oaks,California

Summary

Adept at transforming spaces and structures, I leveraged my carpentry and welding skills at Dean Tolbert and Robert Turner to enhance production efficiency and ensure precision in custom millwork and metal fabrication. My proactive safety measures and innovative problem-solving abilities have consistently resulted in high-quality, durable installations, showcasing my technical expertise and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Finish Carpenter

Dean Tolbert
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • 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.
  • Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and following safety guidelines during all aspects of finish carpentry projects.
  • Maximized the longevity of woodwork installations by applying appropriate treatments, such as staining or painting, to protect against damage and wear.
  • Streamlined project completion times by utilizing time management skills to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and complexity levels.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Robert Turner
01.2000 - 01.2009
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Casa Roble High
Orangevale, CA
04-1999

Skills

  • Interior trim
  • Carpentry
  • Custom millwork
  • Cabinet installation

Accomplishments

I was a commercial fisherman in Alaska for 21years. !4 of those years as a captain. I understand leadership and how important safety is on ant job. I have never had a ticket or incident on my vessel. Working well with others is key to sucsess!!

Timeline

Finish Carpenter

Dean Tolbert
01.2015 - 01.2023

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Robert Turner
01.2000 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Casa Roble High

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