Edgar Ortega
19011 CANYON STAR CT. ,TX
Summary
Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over a six-year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with Iron work, Welding, Carpentry, Rodbusting, Flagging and Concrete work. A fast learner who is able to adapt to all challenges presented in a work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Construction Worker
Borton L.C.
Hutchinson, KS
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- 3G, 4G, 5G SMAW Certified.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Rodbuster, installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
Automotive Painter
Houston Hydrodip
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tomball Memorial High School
Tomball, TX07.2015
Skills
- 3G & 4G SMAW certified
- Iron Worker
- Concrete finisher
- Rodbuster
- Fork-lift Operator
- Man-lift Operator
- Scissor-lift Operator
- Certified Rigger
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Skilled Construction Worker
Borton L.C.
03.2018 - Current
Automotive Painter
Houston Hydrodip
04.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Tomball Memorial High School
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