Cutler Gregory
Dry Fork,VA
Summary
My name is Cutler Gregory
I’m a jack of all trades I know alittle bit about everything
Dedicated
Always early
Team player
Responsible
Quick learner
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder
Gregory & Son machine and fab works
Dry Fork, Virginia
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Operated cutting machines to prepare materials for welding processes.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Assisted in the installation of structures and frameworks as directed.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Assisted electricians with installation of wiring and electrical components.
- Followed safety protocols during electrical system maintenance and repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools for efficient electrical work.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for daily tasks.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Assisted in setup and calibration of machining tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for production tasks.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and operating machinery.
- Performed simple structural work, concrete work, rough carpentry, plumbing and other duties incidental to assignments.
- Adjusted feed rates and speeds as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Repaired or replaced worn cutting tools when needed.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and drawings to understand part dimensions and tolerances.
- Operated manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to specifications.
- Assisted with cleaning and deburring material, maintenance and clean-up for each job.
- Inspected machined parts for accuracy of dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Operated hand and power tools for concrete mixing and pouring tasks.
- Assisted in setting up forms and reinforcing materials for concrete structures.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, leveling, and applying bonding agents before pouring concrete.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment on job sites.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops as needed.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Adjusted air pressure in tires, checked fluid levels, and refueled tractors when necessary.
- Maintained grounds using lawnmower, tractors and other types of equipment.
- Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with various agricultural products utilizing forklifts or hand jacks.
- Cleaned up debris and removed it from job site areas.
- Executed backhoes and front-loading devices to move trees, dig ditches and unload soil to complete grounds maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness of tractors and equipment, ensuring machines were ready for next use.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Assisted skilled carpenters in measuring and cutting wood materials.
- Operated hand and power tools safely under supervision.
- Helped assemble wooden structures according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Supported team members in installing fixtures and fittings accurately.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Prepared and installed drywall sheets in residential and commercial properties.
- Assisted with measuring, cutting, and fitting drywall to specified dimensions.
- Operated hand tools and power tools for drywall installation tasks.
- Applied joint compound and tape to seams for a smooth finish.
- Cut holes in drywall for electrical outlets or plumbing fixtures using a keyhole saw or drill bit.
- Placed fiberglass insulation into exterior walls for soundproofing purposes.
- Hung plastic sheeting over doorways and windows to contain dust during installation processes.
- Covered interior surfaces with texture material such as paint or wallpaper primer prior to painting projects.
- Cleaned up construction debris at the end of each workday before leaving job site premises.
- Applied joint compound to seams between sheets of drywall and filled nail holes with spackling paste.
- Installed new drywall sheets to ceilings and walls with screws, nails, or adhesives.
- Removed excess mud from walls after taping joints with a hawk and trowel.
- Sanded down patched areas until they were flush with the wall surface.
- Moved heavy materials such as ladders, scaffolding, panels of drywall. around job sites safely using dollies or carts.
- Aligned tiles and ceiling grid using spacers.
- Followed requirements for installing clips and blackout cuts.
Education
Tunstall High School
Dry Fork, VirginiaSkills
- MiG welder over 6 years
- Always early to work
- Hard worker
- Team player
- MIG welding
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Efficient communication
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Brake press operation
- Horizontal welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Precision measuring
- Flat welding
- Overhead welding
- Cutting techniques
- Steel fabrication
- Vertical welding
- Torch cutting
- Heavy machinery operation
- Concrete preparation
- Construction safety
- Willingness to learn
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Drywall installation
- Framing experience
- Endurance and stamina
- Insulation application
- Proper lifting techniques
- Plumbing basics
- [State] Driver's license
- Scaffolding setup
- Verbal and written communication
- Cement mixing
- Construction
- Ditch digging
- Team lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Basic carpentry
- Light carpentry
- Drywalling
- Basic electrical work
- Physical strength
- Roofing
- Adaptability
- Electrical installation
- Testing equipment
- Site preparation
- Lighting installation
- Wiring layouts
- Low-voltage systems
- Dependable and responsible
- Junction box assembly
- Residential construction
- Power and hand tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- High voltage systems
- Calibration tools
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Welder
Gregory & Son machine and fab works
04.2020 - 04.2024
Tunstall High School