Cordale Todachine
Baytown,TX
Summary
Seasoned Rod Buster known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Specializes in reinforcing steel and mesh installation, blueprint reading, and safety compliance. Excels with strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills to ensure project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rodbuster General Forman
Cajun Industries LLC.
Cameron, LA
07.2025 - Current
- Follow safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Interpret blueprints and project plans accurately for rebar placement.
- Assist in loading and unloading materials on job sites.
- Monitor the progress of a project to ensure that all safety procedures are followed correctly.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine job requirements.
- Check alignment of rebar during installation processes with levels or transit instruments.
- Ensure that all safety precautions are taken when working with hazardous materials such as cement dust.
- Organize materials on job sites so that they can be easily accessed by personnel working in the area.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding progress of projects being worked on.
- Train new employees in proper safety protocols when working with reinforced steel bars.
- Applied knowledge of metalworking and fabrication to support operations.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Rodbuster Forman
Cajun Industries LLC.
Cameron, LA
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate installations.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of materials and supplies.
- Conducted quality checks on completed work for compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace on job sites.
- Train new employees in proper safety protocols when working with reinforced steel bars.
- Cut and bend rebar according to size specifications using hand tools such as hammers, wire cutters, and pliers.
- Ensure that all safety precautions are taken when working with hazardous materials such as cement dust.
- Load and unload materials onto trucks at job sites using cranes or other lifting devices.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine job requirements.
- Follow standard operating procedures when setting up a job site prior to beginning any work activities.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy and conformance to codes or standards.
- Organize materials on job sites so that they can be easily accessed by personnel working in the area.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Cut rods and reinforcements to established specifications, referencing written instructions to verify accuracy.
- Supervised daily operations for construction projects at Cajun Industries.
- Coordinated crew activities to ensure project timelines were met.
- Trained new workers on tools and operational procedures effectively.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
Rodbuster journeyman
Cajun Industries LLC.
Cameron, LA
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Installed rebar for concrete structures following safety guidelines.
- Cut and shaped steel bars for various construction projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine material requirements and specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper handling of materials.
- Secure rebar in place with tying wire or clamps for additional reinforcement.
- Operate power tools such as hydraulic benders and hydraulic cutters to shape metal rods.
- Load and unload materials onto trucks at job sites using cranes or other lifting devices.
- Cut and bend rebar according to size specifications using hand tools such as hammers, wire cutters, and pliers.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy and conformance to codes or standards.
- Assist in the installation of reinforcing steel bars into forms for concrete structures.
- Train new employees in proper safety protocols when working with reinforced steel bars.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine job requirements.
Rodbuster Journeyman
Austin Industrial
La Porte, Texas
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Assembled rebar cages for concrete structures and foundations.
- Installed rebar according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Cut and bend rebar according to size specifications using hand tools such as hammers, wire cutters, and pliers.
- Cut and shaped steel reinforcement bars using hand tools and machinery.
- Secure rebar in place with tying wire or clamps for additional reinforcement.
Rodbuster Journeyman
Whaley Steel
Houston, Texas
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Assemble reinforcing steel for concrete structures and foundations.
- Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine job requirements.
Rodbuster helper
PCL Construction
Freeport, Texas
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Operated hand and power tools for cutting and bending rebar efficiently.
- Assembled rebar structures according to project specifications and engineering drawings.
Education
Hamilton High School
Chandler, AZSkills
- Rebar installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety management
- Quality inspection
- Team collaboration
- New hire training
- Troubleshooting
- Bar tying techniques
- Construction safety
- Post-tensioning systems
- Stirrup fabrication
- Rebar bending
- Safety procedures
- Fall protection
- Quality control
- Rigging techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Rodbuster Forman
Cajun Industries LLC.
12.2025 - 07.2026
Rodbuster journeyman
Cajun Industries LLC.
11.2025 - 12.2025
Rodbuster Journeyman
Austin Industrial
09.2025 - 11.2025
Rodbuster General Forman
Cajun Industries LLC.
07.2025 - Current
Rodbuster Journeyman
Whaley Steel
07.2017 - 02.2020
Rodbuster helper
PCL Construction
01.2015 - 10.2016
Hamilton High School