CHRISTOPHER S. CAPPS
Summary
Industrious Masonry Support Professional experienced in high-volume construction environments with a focus on masonry assistance. Delivered exceptional support by effectively mixing mortar, setting up job supplies, and building scaffolding while applying basic math skills for material calculations and estimates. Committed to ensuring efficient and safe work site preparation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mason Tender
Findorff
Madison
02.2026 - Current
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Maintained a safety-first approach, refusing to perform tasks deemed unsafe for myself or others.
- Achieved team goals by training and guiding staff on daily duties to meet demand.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff on tender processes.
Mason Tender/ back up machine operator
CD Smith construction
Fond du Lac
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Supplied masons with materials, including mud, brick, block, stone, wall ties, rebar, and wire, to ensure efficient workflow.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Specially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Trained and guided team members on tender processes to enhance daily operations and meet project demands.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Mason Tender
Cornerstone
Janesville
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Trained and guided junior staff on tender processes to enhance team capability.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Specially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Led and supported team members in daily duties to achieve project goals.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements to minimize health and safety risks.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Mason Tender
Findorff
Madison
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Trained and led team members to align daily duties with operational goals.
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Mason Tender
JP Cullen & Sons
Janesville
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Supplied masons with materials including mud, brick, block, stone, wall ties, rebar, and wire to ensure efficient workflow.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Trained and led team members in daily tasks to align efforts with team goals and meet project demands.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Mason tender/ machine operator
Crowley Masonry
Oregon
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Trained and guided team members on daily duties to align with project goals and meet demand.
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Mason tender/ back up operator
Rural masonry
Madison
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Supplied masons with materials, including mud, brick, block, stone, wall ties, and rebar to ensure efficient workflow.
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Trained and guided team members on daily duties, contributing to successful completion of team goals.
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Specially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Masonry Tender/ back up operator
Ostrander Masonry
Mount Horeb
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff on tender processes.
- Facilitated team goal achievement by training and guiding staff on daily duties to meet demand.
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Masonry Tender
Miron Construction
Madison
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Supplied masons with necessary materials, including mud, brick, block, stone, wall ties, rebar, and wire, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Erected and disassembled scaffolding, facilitating the setup of hydro mobiles for work.
- Trained and guided junior staff on tender processes to enhance team knowledge and efficiency.
Masonry Tender/ machine operator
HighPoint Masonry
Madison
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Trained and guided junior staff on tender processes to enhance team competency.
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Facilitated team goal achievement by training and directing staff in daily tasks to meet operational demands.
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Masonry Tender
Ostrander Masonry
Mount Horeb
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Supply Masons with materials mud. Stock brick, block, stone. Make sure they have wall ties cuts needed. Rebar and wire.
- Used skid loaders and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Built and tore apart scaffolding and set up hydro mobiles
- Consolidated pallets to organize and create more space for the job site
- Helped achieve team goals by training/leading people in the right direction and daily duties to meet demand.
- Trained and guided team members in daily tasks to meet project demands and achieve team goals.
- Minimized health and safety risks through strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- I’m all about safety and won’t ever do something even when asked if it isn’t safe to me and anyone around me. Especially when not giving what’s required to make the task safe
Blade grinder
Albion swords
New Glarus
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Operated grinding machines to shape and finish sword components.
- Inspected materials for quality prior to grinding processes.
- Maintained equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production schedules and workflow.
- Selected correct grinding wheel for material being ground.
- Performed deburring, buffing and polishing surfaces to remove scratches and other imperfections.
- Deburred, buffed, and polished surfaces to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Heated swords in heat treating room to cure steel effectively.
- Also worked in the straightening room where I had to bend the blades if they weren’t completely straight before going into quality inspection before being sent out for shipping
Education
Diploma -
New Glarus High School
New GlarusSkills
- Material handling
- Scaffolding assembly and hydro mobile
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment
- Rebar installation
- Construction safety
- Grout application
- Mortar mixing
- Safety awareness
- Hand tool proficiency
- Cutting brick block stone
- Power tools
- Machine operating I’m certified thru Findorff for lulls, sky trek and aerial lifts, scissor lifts, crane signaling and rigging I can also operate skid loader and forklifts
Timeline
Mason Tender
Findorff
02.2026 - Current
Mason Tender/ back up machine operator
CD Smith construction
03.2025 - 02.2026
Mason Tender
Cornerstone
12.2024 - 01.2025
Mason Tender
Findorff
06.2024 - 12.2024
Mason Tender
JP Cullen & Sons
12.2023 - 06.2024
Mason tender/ machine operator
Crowley Masonry
02.2023 - 11.2023
Mason tender/ back up operator
Rural masonry
03.2020 - 02.2023
Masonry Tender/ back up operator
Ostrander Masonry
11.2019 - 02.2020
Masonry Tender
Miron Construction
11.2018 - 10.2019
Masonry Tender/ machine operator
HighPoint Masonry
03.2018 - 09.2018
Masonry Tender
Ostrander Masonry
04.2014 - 03.2018
Blade grinder
Albion swords
03.2013 - 04.2014
Diploma -
New Glarus High School