Carpenter resume example

Carpenter resume example for a Minneapolis lead carpenter: 12 years, crews of 4 to 6, 38 homes and 2 apartment buildings, and first-time inspections.

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Erik Lindqvist

Journeyman Carpenter and Lead Carpenter | Framing, Finish and Commercial Interiors

Minneapolis, MN12 years of experience

Summary

Journeyman carpenter with 12 years in residential and light commercial construction, including a 4-year union apprenticeship. Leads crews of up to 6 on framing, finish and tenant improvement work. Reads plans closely, catches conflicts before they become rework, and has run crews for 5 years with zero lost-time incidents.

Experience

Lead CarpenterApr 2019 - Present

Northstar Builders

  • Lead a crew of 4 to 6 carpenters on custom homes and multifamily projects valued at $600K to $3.5M.
  • Framed and finished 38 homes and 2 four-story apartment buildings, all passing framing inspection on the first visit.
  • Caught a structural beam conflict on a 24-unit building during layout, avoiding an estimated 2 weeks of rework.
  • Zero lost-time incidents on my crews in 5 years; I run the weekly toolbox talks.
  • Order framing and trim materials and keep waste under 8% on most jobs.
Journeyman CarpenterOct 2018 - Mar 2019

Halvorsen Construction

  • Installed metal stud walls, doors, frames and hardware for 60,000 sq ft of office tenant improvements.
  • Set 140 commercial doors to spec in 3 weeks to meet a tenant move-in date.
Apprentice CarpenterSep 2014 - Sep 2018

Halvorsen Construction

  • Completed a 4-year union apprenticeship with more than 6,000 on-the-job hours.
  • Worked on concrete forming, framing, drywall and finish carpentry across 20+ commercial projects.
  • Named the local's apprentice of the year in 2017.

Skills

  • Framing (Wood and Metal Stud)
  • Finish Carpentry and Trim
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Layout and Leveling
  • Door and Hardware Installation
  • Concrete Forming
  • Crew Leadership
  • Material Takeoffs
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Power and Hand Tools

Certifications

  • Journeyman Carpenter, union apprenticeship completed 2018
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Scissor and Boom Lift Operator

Education

High School Diploma, Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis, 2013

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What hiring managers check first

Journeyman status and training

Say whether you completed an apprenticeship and when. It is the first thing superintendents check.

Type of work

Residential framing, commercial interiors and concrete forming are different jobs. Name the ones you are strongest at.

Leadership and safety record

Crew size and a safety record like zero lost-time incidents show you can be trusted to run work.

Quality you can prove

First-time inspections, rework avoided and waste kept low speak louder than 'high-quality craftsmanship'.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Journeyman Carpenter
  • Lead Carpenter
  • Framing
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Metal Stud
  • Multifamily
  • Tenant Improvements
  • OSHA 30
  • Crew Lead
  • Layout
  • Commercial Construction

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Listing tools instead of work

    Everyone uses a nail gun. Describe what you built, how big it was and how it turned out.

  2. Leaving out certifications

    OSHA 30, lift operator cards and first aid often decide who gets the call. List all current ones.

  3. No project scale

    Square footage, number of units or project value helps a hiring manager picture the jobs you have done.

Questions

Do carpenters need a resume?
More and more contractors ask for one, especially for lead and foreman roles. A clear one-page resume sets you apart from applicants who only fill in a form.
Should I list every job site?
No. Group work by employer and mention the biggest or most relevant projects in your bullets.
Is a union apprenticeship worth mentioning to non-union contractors?
Yes. It shows structured training and thousands of documented hours, which any contractor values.

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