Peter Burns
Verona,NJ
Summary
Well-organized and precise [Job Title] skilled at completing side work and skilled stone projects. Coordinate project plans and materials to minimize waste and consistently meet customer expectations. Smoothly resolve project issues to maintain schedules. Safety-conscious [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience working in masonry field. Lays out patterns, cuts and places bricks, and implements strategies to eliminate product waste and improve cost efficiency on individual projects. Comfortable lifting [Number] pounds and operating [Type] equipment. Successful at maintaining tight construction schedules while performing high-quality masonry work. Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities with a safety-driven and dedicated approach. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Stone Setter
Local No 1 Ny BAC
Long Island City, New York
04.1994 - Current
- Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
- Constructed high-quality [Type] pieces by carefully heating and shaping metals.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
- Measured, cut and smoothed stone to maximize fit and complete attractive work for customers.
- Operated equipment such as cranes and hoists to lift and guide large stones into place.
- Organized patterns, plans and supplies to efficiently prepare for each job.
- Maximized project efficiency by building and installing prefabricated masonry units.
- Cleaned off excess materials and polished surfaces to achieve ideal smoothness and reflectivity.
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
- Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
- Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
- Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
- Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete and waterproof or restore surfaces.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
- Applied colored marble or stone chips, and powdered steel over surfaces to produce prescribed finishes.
- Used polishing and surfacing machines to polish surfaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Verona High School
Verona, NJ06.1983
Skills
- Repair work understanding
- Blueprint reading abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance and Repair
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
Timeline
Stone Setter
Local No 1 Ny BAC
04.1994 - Current
High School Diploma -
Verona High School