Herminio Mercado
Miami,FL
Summary
Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting 8 years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities. Hardworking RodBuster 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. Excellent work performance spanning career of 8 years. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Crane Operator
L & R Structural
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting of mechanical issues, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.
- Calculated and balanced loads to maintain safety.
- Supported project managers in meeting deadlines, skillfully handling complex lifting tasks under pressure.
- Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
Tower Crane Operator
Local Union 487
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting of mechanical issues, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.
- Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or [Type] delays.
- Calculated and balanced loads to maintain safety.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Promoted a safe work environment through strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety guidelines.
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Shelby Erectors
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform all assigned tasks.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- 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.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
- Moved 10Ton of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Turgo LLC
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
- 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.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
- Moved 2 Ton of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Next Century Rebar,LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- 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.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
- Monitored personal and co-worker safety, enforced safety protocols and regulations and removed hazards.
- Moved 2 Ton of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment for functionality and safety to achieve effective, productive and long-term use.
- Reinforced concrete slabs and pieces by placing and securing steel bars to enhance and extend life of structures.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
- Moved 5 Ton of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Big Dog Construction Services Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform all assigned tasks.
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using various tools, including using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- 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.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
- Monitored personal and co-worker safety, enforced safety protocols and regulations and removed hazards.
- Moved 5 Ton of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
Rodbuster/Ironworker
Atlantic Steel
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform all assigned tasks.
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Moved 2 Ton lbs of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FL06.1998
Skills
- Metal decking installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Job planning
- Elevated work platform set up
- Column connecting
- Sling rigging
- Safety Procedures
- Emergency protocols
- Hoisting experience
- Data management
- Blueprint reading
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved NCCCO Exams which led to NCCCO Tower Crane Certification.
Certification
NCCCO Tower Crane Certification # 2105205101,OSHA 10,OSHA 30,NCCER Certification #21955460,OSHA Forklift,Scaffold Scissor,Aerial,BoomLift Certification.OSHA Scaffold & Fall Protection Certification.OSHA Riggings, Slings,Crane,Hand-VoiceSignal Certification.OSHA Scaffold SuspendedSwingstage,Boatswainchair Certification.Plumber Certificate from Florida Department of Education.Electrical Level One Certificate from NCCER.
Timeline
Tower Crane Operator
L & R Structural
06.2023 - 02.2024
Tower Crane Operator
Local Union 487
09.2021 - 05.2023
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Shelby Erectors
03.2020 - 10.2020
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Next Century Rebar,LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Turgo LLC
04.2019 - 12.2019
Rod Buster/Ironworker
Big Dog Construction Services Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2019
Rodbuster/Ironworker
Atlantic Steel
01.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
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