Alexis Garza
La Feria,TX
Summary
Driven professional with a relentless determination to excel in any task. Possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to thrive in autonomous work environments, rapidly acquire new skills, and effectively tackle challenges head-on. 7+ years experience rebar reinforcing iron worker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Reinforcing Ironworker
PNW Steel
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position Rebar walls and columns
- Set columns and walls with crane
- lead morning meeting and pre task plan
- filled out paper work with crane operators every morning depending on daily tasks
Reinforcing Ironworker/ Forman
Grizzly Steel
05.2024 - 08.2024
- I participated in leading morning meetings to inform workers about our tasks.
- Read rebar blueprints
- Layout foundations, piers, pedestals, walls, area paving, columns, sumps
- Reinforced walls and structures, teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water, and sewage lines.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman
Zachary Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures
- Utilized a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools
- Executed tasks as a skilled rod buster to ensure structural integrity and safety of projects.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Became a SSW with Zachary to help guide and lead the new hires
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman
Cajun Industries
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Positioned and secured steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools
- Placed blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors
- Cut rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
- helped with the pre task plan and lead the morning talk
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Reinforcing Ironworker
Zachary Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with team members and foreman to securely tie and reinforce rebar according to blueprints
- Ensured proper elevation and height of rebar mats for structural integrity
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and effectively through teamwork and communication with supervisors.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire .
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman/Forman
Midwest Rebar LLC
08.2022 - 02.2023
- lead the morning meeting and pre task plan
- Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
- Cut rods to necessary lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches
- Evaluated blueprints and specifications to identify project requirements prior to commencement of work.
- Contributed to the structural integrity of buildings by properly installing post-tensioning systems.
Reinforcing Ironworker
DIFFCO LLC
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in installing rebar and mesh for construction projects
- Coordinated closely with construction foreman to determine task sequences and reinforcing needs
- Efficiently received and distributed rebar to designated locations.
- Optimized material usage by accurately reading blueprints and carefully selecting appropriate reinforcement materials based on project specifications.
Reinforcing Ironworker
Fabco LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Analyzed blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions to determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods
- Fabricated wire mesh or fabric by cutting and fitting using hooked rods, and positioned them in concrete for reinforcement
- Placed blocks under rebar to support bars off the deck during floor reinforcement
- Utilized hand tools and rod-bending machines to bend steel rods for construction projects.
- Increased team productivity with clear communication of tasks, expectations, and progress updates.
Reinforcing Ironworker
CSC Steel
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Installation of rebar and mesh
- Collaborated with the construction to help the foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements
- Receiving rebar and moving it to modular locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston Whale Academy
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- NCCR Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker #28284649
- TWIC Card
- OSHA 10
- First aid/CPR
- Certified fall protection
- Certified ironworker crane and rigging basic
- Certified Forklift
- certified scissor-lift/boom-lift
- Crane Signaling
- Load Calculation
- Post-Tensioning Systems
- Stirrup Fabrication
- Wall Reinforcement
- Construction safety
- Column connecting
- Job site preparation
- Rod-bending machines
- Blueprint Reading
- Job Planning
- Quality Control
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/09/1999
Middleinitial
A G
Timeline
Reinforcing Ironworker
PNW Steel
08.2024 - Current
Reinforcing Ironworker/ Forman
Grizzly Steel
05.2024 - 08.2024
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman
Zachary Group
09.2023 - 05.2024
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman
Cajun Industries
06.2023 - 09.2023
Reinforcing Ironworker
Zachary Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
Reinforcing Ironworker/Leadman/Forman
Midwest Rebar LLC
08.2022 - 02.2023
Reinforcing Ironworker
DIFFCO LLC
05.2021 - 08.2022
Reinforcing Ironworker
Fabco LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021
Reinforcing Ironworker
CSC Steel
08.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Houston Whale Academy