Justin S
Easton,MO
Summary
Dedicated hard-working laborer with strong skills in heavy machinery operation and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining organized workspaces while effectively supporting construction projects and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Neiderhauser Masonry/Farms
Fillmore, Missouri
02.2013 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for masonry and farm tasks efficiently.
- Assisted with site preparation and material handling for construction projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for transportation to and from job sites promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during operations consistently.
- Assisted skilled workers in executing masonry projects, ensuring quality workmanship.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported needs for supplies regularly.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Proposed practical solutions to streamline processes and improve team effectiveness.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Mixed, poured, and spread mortar, gravel, and other materials.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Worked productively as a helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Acquired knowledge and skills in skilled trades through hands-on training with experienced professionals.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Welder
Bluescope Steel North America
Saint Joseph, Missouri
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld placements and specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety protocols.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing welding task.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and challenges.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Laborer
Faustlin Concrete
Ravenwood, Missouri
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine appropriate working times for projects.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed a variety of physical labor tasks.
- Handled heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds consistently.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine appropriate working times for projects.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Poured concrete foundations for houses according to blueprints provided.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Education
GED -
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12-2012
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Construction site safety
- Construction project support
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction experience
- Demolition work
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Plumbing basics
- Bricklaying fundamentals
- Basic carpentry
- Drywalling
- Roofing
- Tile setting
- Flooring installation
- Window installation
- Door installation
- Insulation application
- Concrete mixing
- Scaffolding setup
- Excavation support
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Yard maintenance
- Debris and trash removal
- Lawn maintenance
- Power tools proficiency
- Hand tools operation
- Manual dexterity
- Heavy lifting
- Measuring and cutting
- Organization
- Task prioritization
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Equipment Repair
- Machinery upkeep
- Equipment diagnostics
- Small engine repair
- Farm equipment operation
- Farm equipment repair
- Crop harvests
- Irrigation system
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Mathematical proficiency
- Worksite organization
- Problem solving
- Vehicle fueling
- Machinery upkeep
- Irrigation system
- Small engine repair
- Farm equipment repair
- Crop harvests
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Farm equipment operation
- Property maintenance
- Equipment diagnostics
Timeline
Welder
Bluescope Steel North America
04.2018 - 07.2022
General Laborer
Neiderhauser Masonry/Farms
02.2013 - Current
Laborer
Faustlin Concrete
03.2011 - 12.2012
GED -
Missouri Western State University