Chester Caldwell
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Experienced Reinforcing Ironworker skilled with reading and understanding architectural blueprints. Used plans and schematics to reinforce concrete walls with varying thicknesses of rebar. Customized reinforcements material based on needs of architect and structural engineering design. Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rod Buster
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - Current
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
Production Team Member
Enova Premier
07.2013 - 03.2023
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Assisted with quality assurance by conducting inspections, assigning grades to finished products and removing inferior grade items for recycling or disposal.
- Supported shipping team by quickly moving finished product between work stations and packing lines.
- Followed strict safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.
Production Team Member
Mobis Alabama
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Assisted with quality assurance by conducting inspections, assigning grades to finished products and removing inferior grade items for recycling or disposal.
- Supported shipping team by quickly moving finished product between work stations and packing lines.
- Followed strict safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and assemblies weighing as much as 40 pounds.
- Packaged 100+ items per hour to meet challenging production targets.
- Prevented product shifting and damage during shipment by using proper padding and bracing.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
Education
GED -
Calhoun High School
Letohatchee, AL05.2001
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Tools and Equipment
- Water Testing
- Process Testing
- Signal Flagging
- Quality Control
- Active Listening
- Operational Safety
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Concrete Finishing
- Rod-Bending Machines
Certification
Rod buster
Machine operator
fork lifting
Machine operator
Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and operating ware house eqipment.
Timeline
Rod Buster
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - Current
Production Team Member
Enova Premier
07.2013 - 03.2023
Production Team Member
Mobis Alabama
02.2011 - 11.2013
GED -
Calhoun High School
Rod buster
Machine operator
fork lifting
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