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Tuuta Vaka

Auckland, New Zealand,Otara

Summary

Talented lead carpenter hard working and honest and trustworthy, Team working for more than 12 years main talent to uplifting the experience in work of what ever site or employer calling to. Ambitious Carpenter at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, remodels and renovations. Skilled at taking on unique projects. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Gallivan Group Limited
New Zealand, Auckland
10.2021 - Current
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
  • Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
  • Built structures using precast concrete and hand-poured concrete forms.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Working in Underground
  • Trained to work in safety on underground.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.

Carpenter

Fresstyla Construction & Recruitment Ltd
New Zealand, AUK
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
  • Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Working for Fulton Hogan at Rosedale with WaterCare.
  • Working for FULTON HOGAN at Milldale building bridge for walkway and drive.
  • Working to KIWI RAIL at Kaukapakapa building a bridge for trains.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls

Carpenter

National Personnel Ltd
New Zealand, AUK
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Trained o EWP and Height
  • Trained on Confine Space
  • Trained on Site Safety
  • Being able to do Leading Hand and communicate well with others on site and get the job done.
  • Reported progress of renovation projects as customer liaison for contractor while coordination subcontractor schedules.
  • Trained apprentice carpenter on hand and power tools, adhering to strict strict criteria.
  • Working at the Connectus - City Rail Link Project in Auckland City for 10 months.
  • Working at Fletcher - Commercial Bay Site in Auckland City for 2 months.

Carpenter

TwinTava
Tonga, Nuku'alofa
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Also working on Plumbing and building work.
  • Built framework structures for single-family housing according to blue prints.
  • Constructed custom closet cabinetry and shelving, following blue print with customer alterations.
  • Assembled and installed kitchen, bathroom and office cabinetry and shelving.
  • Trained apprentice carpenters on hand and power tools, adhering to strict safety criteria.

Carpenter

Vaka Block Layer
Tonga, Nuku'alofa
06.2006 - 10.2012
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Laying blocks and follow according to blue prints.
  • Able to finish it well job according to customers need.

Built>built framework structures for single-family housing according to blue prints.

  • Maintained building permits with regulatory agencies for commercial and residential projects.
  • Designed and constructed custom cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms per customer order and specifications.

Education

No Degree - CONRETE CONSTRUCTION

BCITO
AUCKLAND, NEW ZELAND
2022

Associate of Arts - Architectural And Building Technology

Tonga Institute of Higher Education
Nuku'alofa. Tonga
2013

Associate of Arts - Architectural And AUTOCAD

School of Invention
Nukualofa, Tonga
11.2012

High School Diploma -

Liahona High School
Tonga
2003

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Project Planning
  • Crew Management
  • Plaster and Seam Work
  • Cabinet Repair
  • Time Management
  • Work Crew Coordination
  • Demolition and Clean-up
  • Concrete Form Construction
  • Woodwork Restoration
  • Home Renovation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Reading Schematics
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Power Tool Maintenance and Care
  • Hand and power tools
  • Construction management

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Carpenter

Gallivan Group Limited
10.2021 - Current

Carpenter

Fresstyla Construction & Recruitment Ltd
06.2019 - 10.2021

Carpenter

National Personnel Ltd
11.2017 - 05.2019

Carpenter

TwinTava
11.2013 - 02.2015

Carpenter

Vaka Block Layer
06.2006 - 10.2012

No Degree - CONRETE CONSTRUCTION

BCITO

Associate of Arts - Architectural And Building Technology

Tonga Institute of Higher Education

Associate of Arts - Architectural And AUTOCAD

School of Invention

High School Diploma -

Liahona High School
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