Gage Peterson
Gunnison,UT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position.
Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet personal and team goals.
Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Dedicated with the history of meeting company standards and practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company brand. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Final Assembly Gunsmith
Christiansen Arms
Gunnison, UT
11.2024 - Current
- Developed a streamlined system for tracking inventory and work orders, improving overall shop efficiency.
- Customized firearm fitment for individual users, enhancing comfort, usability, and performance.
- Increased productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Solved complex firearm malfunctions by diagnosing issues and implementing effective repairs.
- Accounted for weapons, munitions and associated equipment, creating inventories and replenishing.
- Fulfilled output requirements while consistently reducing scrap levels.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunt Electric
West Valley City, UT
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
Salt Miner
Willow Creek Salt Mine
Redmond, UT
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked effectively and safely on team of 5-10 salt miners.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Maintained 1 mile of conveyor track by regularly lubricating and performing safety checks.
- Controlled conveyors that ran entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
Welder Assistant
Nelsons Arc Service
Redmond, UT
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gunnison Valley High School
Gunnison, UT05.2019
Skills
- Welding
- Written and verbal communication
- Machine operation
- Problem-solving skills
- Heavy lifting
- Machine positioning
- Equipment control
- Two-way radio operation
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Spatial awareness
- Safety processes and procedures
- Mining methods and operations
Timeline
Final Assembly Gunsmith
Christiansen Arms
11.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunt Electric
07.2022 - 01.2024
Salt Miner
Willow Creek Salt Mine
08.2020 - 07.2022
Welder Assistant
Nelsons Arc Service
08.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Gunnison Valley High School