Hardworking and reliable individual with physical stamina and job knowledge to handle any site need. Completes manual jobs and operates multiple types of equipment. Experienced in Hoisting and Rigging, Hazardous Waste Handling and Removal, Hazard Communication, and OSHA 10 certified
Skills
Standard operating procedures understanding
Basic welding skills
Hand tool operations
Safety behaviors expertise
Forklift driving
Materials handling
Equipment maintenance
Maintenance & Repair
Problem resolution
Time management
Decision-making
PPE use
Multitasking
Friendly, positive attitude
Experience
04/2021 to Current
Construction LaborerTerrafirma – Portland, OR,
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
Operated equipment such as skid steers and fork trucks to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.
Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
Supported worker safety by using lock out-tag out procedures on equipment prior to service work.
Advised officials regarding traffic-control measures to protect work site integrity, crew safety, and general public welfare.
Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
Relayed communication to equipment operators and helped attach special pieces.
Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
Assisted project planning by using laser measuring equipment and marking paint for project element placement.
06/2015 to 03/2021
Construction LaborerTerrafirma – Lakewood, WA,
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
Supported worker safety by using lock out-tag out procedures on equipment prior to service work.
Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
05/2008 to 07/2014
Fitter\WelderHillsdale Fabricators – City, STATE,
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Inspected and repaired components to determine and complete needed corrections.
Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.
Followed all safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by welding.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2000 to to
High School Diploma: Jersey Comm High School - Jerseyville, IL, GPA:
Expected in 04/2019 to to
: Journeyman Laborer Laborers Joint Apprenticeship - Edwardsville, IL, GPA:
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