Jose Lamas
teacher
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at Metcon Construction, excelling in surface preparation and polished concrete techniques. Proven ability to enhance job site safety and streamline workflows, fostering a collaborative team environment. Skilled in power tool operation and committed to maintaining high-quality standards in all projects.
Professional in concrete construction, bringing thorough knowledge of finishing techniques and tools. Strong focus on achieving high-quality results and maintaining safety standards on every project. Valued team player who adapts to changing job requirements and consistently delivers reliable outcomes. Skilled in surface preparation, form setting, and concrete placement, with keen eye for detail and workmanship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Metcon Construction
02.2022 - Current
- Finished concrete surfaces to achieve smooth and even textures.
- Operated power tools and equipment for concrete placement and finishing tasks.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and quality standards on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflows and project timelines.
- Conducted inspections of finished work to identify and rectify imperfections.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Operadora El Ciclon
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity metrics.
- Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize waste and optimize resource allocation.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Matematicas, Fisica
Universidad De Carabobo
Valencia, VenezuelaTecnico - Petroquimica
Escuela Tecnica Industrial
Valencia, VenezuelaSkills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Foundation work
- Finishing techniques
- Power tool operation
- Screed usage
- Hand troweling
- Concrete repair
- Sidewalk construction
- Stamped concrete
- Joint cutting
- Concrete curing
- Polished concrete
- Forklift operation
- Trowel machinery
- Power saws
- Concrete polishing
- Slab construction
- Surface preparation
- OSHA protocols
- Patio building
- Site preparation
- Safety and security
- Surface leveling and smoothing
- Hand and power tool operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Multitasking and organization
- Hardware and software installation
- Report creation
- Software upgrades
- Software installation
- Troubleshooting
- Safe driving practices
- Punctual and reliable
- City and non-city driving
- Flexible schedule
- Punctuality
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle inspection
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Transportation
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- osha 10
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Metcon Construction
02.2022 - Current
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Operadora El Ciclon
04.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Matematicas, Fisica
Universidad De Carabobo
Tecnico - Petroquimica
Escuela Tecnica Industrial