Paula Niutei
Mangere East ,Auckland
Summary
Capable professional with outstanding background in applying a strong work ethic to perform daily construction duties. Intelligent in planning tasks by performing simple and complex calculations. Safety-minded in following procedures, maintaining organized workspaces and using tools properly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
NITA CONSTRUCTION
Otara
01.2013 - 12.2024
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
TONGA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nuku'alofa12-2013
Skills
- Building renovation
- Woodwork assembly
- Wood restoration
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
- Demolition work
- Deck and walkway construction
- Roofing installation
- Deck building
- Measuring and cutting
- Repair and maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Drilling and framing
- Flooring construction
- Material estimation
- Inspection and repair
- Wall paneling
Timeline
Carpenter
NITA CONSTRUCTION
01.2013 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
TONGA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY