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Deo Kurupo

Hastings

Summary

Dynamic carpenter with hands-on experience at TW Construction, skilled in blueprint reading and material measurement. Proven ability to deliver high-quality frameworks while collaborating effectively with teams. Adept at tool operation and committed to maintaining safety standards, ensuring project specifications are consistently met.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter Apprentice

MT carpentry
Hastings
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in measuring and cutting materials for various carpentry projects.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools under supervision for construction tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure project specifications were met.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
  • Learned to read blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
  • Supported experienced carpenters in framing, roofing, and finishing work.
  • Participated in safety training sessions to understand workplace hazards.
  • Helped transport materials and equipment to job sites as needed.
  • Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
  • Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
  • Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
  • Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.

Carpenter

TW Construction
Napier
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.

Machine Operator

Heinz watties
Hastings
07.2008 - 11.2020
  • Operated production machinery for food packaging and processing.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
  • Adjusted machine settings to ensure optimal product quality and efficiency.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
  • Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Executed field service on water main and hydrant repairs, valve maintenance, and water meter change-outs.

Skills

  • Material measurement
  • Blueprint reading
  • Tool operation
  • Framing techniques

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Carpenter Apprentice

MT carpentry
04.2025 - Current

Carpenter

TW Construction
07.2021 - 09.2023

Machine Operator

Heinz watties
07.2008 - 11.2020
Deo Kurupo