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Gavin Kuns

Spirit Lake

Summary

Adept in custom woodworking and vegetation management, I leveraged my detail-oriented and dependable nature to excel at Selkirk Timberwrights and Ferrosafe. Skilled in both hand and power tool operation, I significantly contributed to project successes by applying traditional joinery methods and leading vegetation management initiatives, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in timber framing, known for delivering high-quality craftsmanship on diverse projects. Proven ability to construct durable and aesthetically pleasing structures, with hands-on experience in traditional and contemporary techniques. Demonstrated expertise in precision cutting and joinery, along with strong problem-solving skills in complex builds.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Timberframer

Selkirk Timberwrights
09.2024 - Current

Operated woodmizer to mill timber for various projects.

Applied traditional mortise and tenon joinery methods.

  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes

Custom Woodworker

Cramer Brothers Woodwork's
11.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Cramer Brothers builds custom wood doors for homes and custom moldings
  • My job is helping with the door projects and feeding on the moulder
  • Finished wood items and construction using sanding techniques
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workshop to ensure a safe working environment
  • Verify dimensions and check for accuracy using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
  • Cramer Brothers builds custom wood doors for homes and custom moldings

Custom Woodworker

Millwork Preservation
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: Millwork Preservation built custom doors and windows for homes
  • My job was working on old historic wood window restoration and some mouldings
  • Our work also included fabricating new wood windows
  • Operated, maintained and repaired diverse range of equipment including routers, saws and sanders
  • Cut lumber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions
  • Millwork Preservation built custom doors and windows for homes

Vegetation Management

Ferrosafe
01.2014 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: Ferrosafe did vegetation management for BNSF and other US railroads
  • Part of my job was training other employees in Vegetation Management and safe hyrail operation
  • It also included vegetation management in a hyrail truck on and off rail
  • Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment
  • Performed shop work with small engine maintenance and spray truck minor repairs
  • Disposed of hazardous waste and chemicals according to established methods
  • Applied herbicides to prevent vegetation growth
  • Ferrosafe did vegetation management for BNSF and other US railroads

Education

High school or equivalent -

Ged Program
Garnett, KS
05.2001

Skills

  • Custom Woodworking
  • Vegetation Management
  • Planning
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Directed
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Truss assembly
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Power tool operation

Timeline

Timberframer

Selkirk Timberwrights
09.2024 - Current

Custom Woodworker

Cramer Brothers Woodwork's
11.2022 - Current

Custom Woodworker

Millwork Preservation
03.2019 - 10.2021

Vegetation Management

Ferrosafe
01.2014 - 03.2019

High school or equivalent -

Ged Program
Gavin Kuns