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im a tinkerer, i work on anything with a motor, i know my way around tools
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Christopher Artwein

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Goal-oriented [Job Title] with demonstrated expertise in [Type] construction and building repairs. Managed [Number] complex masonry projects for large construction company and achieved significant materials savings through reduced waste. Proven team leadership skills led to reduction in lost labor time and helped to keep each project on track for timely completion. Dependable employee adeptly completes residential, commercial and industrial masonry projects. Constructs sturdy walls and foundations with skilled brick and block laying techniques according to job requirements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bricklayer

Seedorff Masonry Inc.
10.2021 - Current
  • Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
  • 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.
  • Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.

Demolition Worker

Precon Demolition
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Used sledgehammers, drills and hydraulic tools for detail work prior to full demolition.
  • Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work.
  • Loaded debris, rubble and hazardous material into correct collection containers.
  • Operated heavy equipment and machines to break down masonry, drywall and brick.
  • Identified ideal strategies for demolishing buildings and removing debris from structures based on work orders.
  • Pulled out salvageable items before full structural demolition.
  • Assessed building for potential problems with demolition and adjusted strategies.
  • Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety.
  • Assisted traffic control measures to provide safe work zone and proper placement of signs and cones.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA
2015

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Tuckpointing
  • Bond Patterns
  • Team Oversight
  • Angle Calculation
  • Grout Mixing
  • OSHA Safety Standards
  • Site Preparation
  • Plumb Levels
  • Pressure Washing
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Job Planning

Accomplishments

* I was part of setting the jack trice monument at ISU in Ames Iowa with Seedorff Masonry.


* As a first year apprentice i was nominated for a saftey award and had a speech said about me infront of everyone in the company.


* I have been working at the Des. Moines State Capitol building restoring the masonry including the brick on the inside of the domes all the way to the huge stone pieces on the out side of the building

im a tinkerer, i work on anything with a motor, i know my way around tools

I work on anything with a motor, it is easy for me to diagnose and problem solve. i have also used so many different various tools for plenty of different applications so i know my way around tools

Timeline

Bricklayer

Seedorff Masonry Inc.
10.2021 - Current

Demolition Worker

Precon Demolition
01.2018 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School

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