Carlos Tawhai

Carpenter

Leader Building and Construction

Myross bush , Invercargill

10.2020 - Current

Completed apprenticeship, receiving a New Zealand certificate in carpentry.
Lead as an onsite foreman and leading building hand.
Used plans to confidently set out and construct formwork for concrete slabs, sheds and residential building projects(some experience placing concrete aswell)
Constructed frameworks for residential building projects.
Installed doors, windows, and cabinets according to specifications.
Operated power tools and woodworking equipment safely and efficiently.
Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met.
Used plans to confidently set out and construct timber pile foundations.
Constructed a variety of fences, from timber to metal.
Installed color steel roofing, wall cladding, and flashings.
Constructed pole sheds.
Undertook renovation projects, recladding, relining internal wall linings, gutting out, and replacing bathrooms and kitchens, and house extensions.
Installed kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, shower linings, and frames/doors.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
Maintained a clean and organized worksite to promote safety.
Assisted in training new carpenters on best practices and techniques.
Resolved issues on-site by applying problem-solving skills effectively.
Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
Installed internal metal ceiling batten systems.
Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
Installed horizontal and vertical external wall claddings, with materials ranging from timber, colorsteel, and fibre cement.
Installed appropriate cavity systems for specified wall claddings.
Set out and constructed decks, with deck finishes ranging from pine, hardwood, and composite decking.