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Jeffrey GORR

Cobden,ON

Summary

Accomplished masonry worker with extensive experience at Maurice Gorr Masonry, skilled in blueprint reading and concrete pouring. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, ensuring projects met building codes and deadlines. Proven track record of delivering high-quality craftsmanship and maintaining a clean driving record.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Shaw Lumber
Petawawa, Ontario
11.2015 - 05.2022
  • Loaded lumber onto trucks and trailers with the use of a forklift.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Stacked lumber in designated areas according to size, type, and destination.

Masonry Worker

Self-employed
Cobden, Ontario
05.2010 - 11.2015
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
  • Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
  • Adhered to building codes while constructing masonry walls and chimneys.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Built formwork for pouring concrete footings and foundations.
  • Placed reinforcing material within newly poured concrete sections to ensure structural integrity.
  • Prepared and handled materials and masonry tools and equipment.
  • Repaired damaged masonry structures by replacing broken bricks or tiles.
  • Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Applied waterproofing products to protect masonry surfaces from moisture infiltration.
  • Corrected surface imperfections and filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks with fillers and adhesives.
  • Applied grout between joints and smoothed every line to achieve clean finish.
  • Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Cleaned masonry surfaces using wire brushes or pressure washers.
  • Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.

Masonry Worker

Maurice Gorr Masonry
Cobden, Ontario
05.2000 - 05.2010
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
  • Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
  • Adhered to building codes while constructing masonry walls and chimneys.
  • Assisted supervisors with ordering materials for upcoming projects.
  • Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
  • Placed reinforcing material within newly poured concrete sections to ensure structural integrity.
  • Built formwork for pouring concrete footings and foundations.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Prepared and handled materials and masonry tools and equipment.
  • Repaired damaged masonry structures by replacing broken bricks or tiles.
  • Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Applied waterproofing products to protect masonry surfaces from moisture infiltration.
  • Corrected surface imperfections and filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks with fillers and adhesives.
  • Applied grout between joints and smoothed every line to achieve clean finish.
  • Cut bricks into specific shapes with a wet saw or tile cutter when necessary.
  • Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
  • Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Sealed joints between stones or bricks with caulking or specialized sealants.
  • Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
  • Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
  • Assisted in lifting heavy objects such as blocks of stone or bags of cement onto scaffolding platforms.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Mixed mortar, grout, and concrete according to specified ratios using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Removed excess grout and residue from tile and brick joints with sponges.
  • Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
  • Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fellowes High School
Pembroke, ON

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Material handling
  • Concrete pouring
  • Building codes
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • General construction
  • Repair techniques
  • Bricklaying techniques
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Clean driving record
  • Masonry techniques
  • Punctual and reliable

Timeline

Laborer

Shaw Lumber
11.2015 - 05.2022

Masonry Worker

Self-employed
05.2010 - 11.2015

Masonry Worker

Maurice Gorr Masonry
05.2000 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Fellowes High School

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