Kai Hornig
1 Townsend Street Mount Torrens,SA
Summary
Skilled stonemason with experience in both traditional and modern masonry techniques. Specialize in crafting, restoring, and installing stone structures with precision and creativity. Strengths include strong attention to detail, ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, and proficiency in using both hand and power tools effectively. Contributed to enhancing the aesthetic appeal and structural integrity of various buildings through meticulous stone work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Stonemason Foreman
Bornscheuer Natural Stone
Gemuenden /Wohra, Germany
01.2011 - 12.2024
- In 2011, I took over the workshop management as a foreman, with all tasks and responsibilities for production and client management.
Stonemason
Bornscheuer Natural Stone
Gemuenden/Wohra, Germany
05.2006 - 12.2024
- Manufacture, manual processing, and installation of monuments, graves, profiles, and workpieces.
- Manufacture of surfaces, handcrafted and machine-made, measuring, calculating, and cutting.
- Restoration and refurbishment of historical buildings.
- Engraving and drawing of writings.
- Production and installation of platforms, stairs, floor tiles, and screens.
- Manufacture, move, and grout walls, masonry, and facade panels.
- Measuring and setting up construction sites.
- Using all kinds of tools and equipment.
- Loading, securing, and transporting.
Stonemason
Self employed
Allendorf/Eder, Germany
05.2014 - 12.2024
- Restored old buildings by repairing existing stonework or replacing it with new material.
- Construction and labeling of gravesites.
- Laying natural stone slabs.
- Created innovative garden designs.
- Relocation of masonry coverings.
- Installed stair steps efficiently.
Education
Journeyman Examination in Stonemansory
Berufsbildene Schule Mainz
Mainz, Germany07-2005
Skills
- Precision cutting
- Stonework repair
- Material estimation
- Surface finishing
- Historical preservation
- Structural analysis
- Joint construction
- Hand tool expertise
- Restoration techniques
- Lettering and engraving
- Power tool proficiency
- Stone selection
- Decorative masonry
- Mortar preparation
- Stonework restoration
- Leveling techniques
- Basic brick laying
- Basic gardening
- Basic concreting
- Small crane operation ( not australian license)
- Forklift operation (not australian license)
Languages
Proficent in english / Primary language german
Native/ Bilingual
Visa type 491 Skilled Independent
- Full working rights in South Australia
- Valid to 03/29
Timeline
Stonemason
Self employed
05.2014 - 12.2024
Stonemason Foreman
Bornscheuer Natural Stone
01.2011 - 12.2024
Stonemason
Bornscheuer Natural Stone
05.2006 - 12.2024
Journeyman Examination in Stonemansory
Berufsbildene Schule Mainz