Anthony L Tuvalu
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Hard working Union Ironworker with 16 years of experience building steel structures using heavy equipment. Strong working knowledge of materials, processes, methods and tools for construction of buildings, highways and roads. Expert skills in operation, repairing equipment and skilled in installing cables to reinforce walls either too large or too distant for conventional reinforcement. Utilized metal mesh when preparing concrete slabs and foundations. Customized rebar to better fit and join sections of walls together through cutting, bending and welding. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
R.R.Leonard Co. Reinforcing Steel
02.2023 - Current
- Build cages, piers and columns various sizes and diameters
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Journeyman Ironworker 416
PCS / GERDAU / PSG Reinforcing Steel
06.2008 - Current
- Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation
- Uphold strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications
- Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project
Delivery Driver / Parts Delivery Driver / Yard Maintenance Worker
Valley Placers Reinforcing INC.
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate parts delivery to various locations
- Enhanced vehicle maintenance and fuel efficiency through regular inspections and servicing
- Streamlined inventory management by maintaining accurate records of parts received, stored, and delivered
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packaging and loading of parts for efficient delivery
- Safely navigated challenging road conditions and traffic patterns, minimizing delays in part deliveries
- Improved route planning through the use of GPS technology, optimizing delivery times and reducing fuel consumption
- Assisted in training new Parts Delivery Drivers on company policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by consistently meeting or exceeding delivery deadlines
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations
- Provided exceptional customer service at each point of contact during the delivery process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed
- Expedited urgent orders by prioritizing deliveries based on customer needs and business requirements
- Reduced lost or damaged items through careful handling of parts during loading, transport, and unloading processes
- Supported warehouse operations when not engaged in deliveries by assisting in order fulfillment tasks such as picking, packing, labeling, or shipping items as required
- Collaborated closely with other team members to ensure seamless coordination between inventory management efforts and delivery schedules for optimal efficiency across the supply chain process
- Remained knowledgeable about current product offerings; effectively communicated this information to customers during deliveries as needed
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies or potential issues, taking corrective action as necessary to maintain accurate records and prevent future errors
- Fostered a safe work environment by adhering to all company safety guidelines and reporting any observed hazards or violations
- Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws
- Inspected load security and checked for damages
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as [Number] miles from home location
Warehouse Worker
BSP COMPANY INC.
06.1996 - 08.2001
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly
- Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately
- Supported customer satisfaction efforts through prompt resolution of delivery issues or discrepancies as needed
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
Education
No Degree - Journeyman Ironworkers(J.I.W.) Union Construction
Iron Workers Training Center
Henderson, NV09.2012
GED -
State of Nevada Department of Education
Las Vegas, NV11.2009
Skills
- Truck unloading
- Risk Management
- Post-Tensioning Systems
- Rigging Techniques
- Bridge Construction
- Component inspection
- Safety measures
- Joist Installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Column connecting
- Job site preparation
- Equipment Assembly
- Slab-on-Grade Construction
- Scaffolding
- Steel Erection
- Steel Fabrication
- Welding
- Crane Signaling
- Beam Placement
- Quality Control
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Construction safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Concrete Spreading
- Heavy Lifting
- Rigging Preparation
- Job Planning
- Rod-bending machines
- Column Assembly
- OSHA Compliance
- Specifications Interpretation
- Problem Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Team building
- Recordkeeping
- Organizational Skills
- Self-Directed
- Attention to Detail
- Networking
- Troubleshooting
- Team Management
- Scaffold building
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
R.R.Leonard Co. Reinforcing Steel
02.2023 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker 416
PCS / GERDAU / PSG Reinforcing Steel
06.2008 - Current
Delivery Driver / Parts Delivery Driver / Yard Maintenance Worker
Valley Placers Reinforcing INC.
01.2005 - 06.2007
Warehouse Worker
BSP COMPANY INC.
06.1996 - 08.2001
GED -
State of Nevada Department of Education
No Degree - Journeyman Ironworkers(J.I.W.) Union Construction
Iron Workers Training Center
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