AUSTIN GRAY
Muncie,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented bricklayer with a comprehensive background in constructing various types of structures such as glass furnaces, commercial buildings, and residential properties. Proficient in operating equipment, including lulls, fork lifts, mini skid-steers, excavators and other tools of the trade, as well as reading blueprints, measuring and leveling, demolition, and working from platforms. Offers excellent dexterity and stamina, and possesses a strong determination to complete all projects within budget and schedule. Eager to work within a forward-moving company which will further challenge, while allowing professional growth and contribution toward the success of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMERCIAL BRICKLAYER, TRAVELING BRICKLAYER
GLASS FURNACE CONSTRUCTION
07.2014 - Current
- Construct glass furnaces in a variety of locations nationwide for a variety of companies such as Henry F Teichmann
- National Machine, Glass Design, Inc., and Anchor Glass, Co
- Demolition, construction and repair of large glass furnaces with projects lasting between 2 weeks to several months
- Tasks include rigging, setting up scaffolding, working off scaffolding, laying various types of masonry, operating heavy machinery and power equipment, welding, working safely with hazardous materials such as silica and chrome brick, and maintaining job efficiency in extreme weather and working conditions to ensure timely project completion
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and laid masonry according to plans to construct large commercial buildings which include hospitals, college buildings, hotels, and parking structures while ensuring all safety guidelines and company standards were met
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
Excavator Operator
E-Vergent
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents [Number]%.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
Education
Building Trades
New Castle High School
New Castle, IN2013
Skills
- Precise Mechanical Control
- Lay Out Determinations
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Product Specifications
- Materials Movement
- Project Deadlines
- Excavation Backfilling
- Bricklaying Skills
- Infrastructure Projects
- Stone Cutting
- Task Management
- Heavy Labor
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
WORKEXPERIENCE
MYEDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
Additional Information
- MANUAL DEXTERITY PHYSICAL FITNESS & STAMINA OSHA COMPLIANCE OPERATING EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY , BUILDING, DEMOLITION, & RENOVATION TEAMWORK ATTENTION TO DETAIL 2016-2022
Timeline
Excavator Operator
E-Vergent
03.2022 - 07.2022
COMMERCIAL BRICKLAYER, TRAVELING BRICKLAYER
GLASS FURNACE CONSTRUCTION
07.2014 - Current
Building Trades
New Castle High School
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