Jose Rivera
Harvey,LA
Summary
Dynamic Rod Buster with extensive experience at Jose’s Trejo tying steel and Disa Global Solutions Inc, excelling in rebar installation and concrete reinforcement. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through precise measurements and effective teamwork. Skilled in blueprint reading and committed to safety protocols, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and structural integrity on diverse construction projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Rod Buster
Disa Global Solutions Inc, Working on Bridge With Trejo’s Tying Steel Commercial Company, Zachary, West Wind, Iron Workers Local Union 846, Bomac
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted in measuring and cutting rebar to specified lengths for construction projects.
- Learned proper safety protocols for handling tools and materials on job sites.
- Supported team in placing rebar according to blueprints and project specifications.
- Gained experience with various hand tools, including cutters and benders for rebar shaping.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency on site.
- Observed senior staff to understand best practices in rebar installation techniques.
- Secured rebar using tie wire, increasing structural integrity of reinforced concrete structures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project demands and assisted in troubleshooting workflow challenges.
- Improved job site communication through effective collaboration with coworkers, engineers, and supervisors.
- Conducted regular inspections of installed rebar to identify and address any issues before concrete pourings.
- Laid out foundations accurately using measuring tapes and levels prior to beginning reinforcing work.
- Maintained a clean work site by organizing tools and materials, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Provided valuable input during pre-construction planning meetings to optimize rebar installation strategies.
- Assisted in pouring concrete, ensuring proper coverage around rebar for optimal reinforcement.
- Conducted effective training for new team members, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Operated various machinery such as power benders, cutting torches, and cranes for efficient construction processes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse construction projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, buildings.
- Developed strong understanding of blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate placement of reinforcing steel bars.
- Meticulously maintained tools and equipment for increased longevity and reliable performance during critical tasks.
- Applied epoxy coatings to protect reinforcing steel bars from corrosion, extending their lifespan in use.
- Enhanced concrete reinforcement quality with precise bending and shaping of rebar according to blueprints.
- Reduced material waste by properly estimating and ordering required supplies for each project.
- Supported overall project success through timely completion of assigned tasks within targeted deadlines.
- Increased project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and placing reinforcing steel bars.
- Consistently followed industry best practices in order to uphold high standards of craftsmanship throughout all projects.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- 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.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
- Determined quantities, sizes and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints or oral instructions.
- Defined placements of bars and necessary reinforcements by reading maps and blueprints.
- Inspected equipment for functionality and safety to achieve effective, productive and long-term use.
- Studied blueprints to determine accurate lengths for reinforcement bars and cut pieces.
- Moved Number lbs of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
- Used welding and connector tools to create appropriately-sized bars for various reinforcement jobs.
- Monitored personal and co-worker safety, enforced safety protocols and regulations and removed hazards.
- Shot elevations, read blueprints, built prettier and fly to foundation, experience on the banding table with any type of band and angles.
- Knowledge on the work area and how to distribute and Lead a crew.
- Some knowledge on the concrete area
Education
GED - Senior
Helen Cox High School
Harvey, LA11.2019
Skills
- Rebar bending
- Reinforcing mesh placement
- Formwork setting
- Power tool operation
- Construction safety
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy lifting
- Post-tensioning systems
- Precast concrete handling
- Bar tying techniques
- Rebar splicing
- Rebar cutting
- Rebar installation
- Concrete reinforcement
- Elevated work platform set up
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Steel fabrication
- Safety measures
- Metal decking installation
- Rod-bending machines
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- Quality control
- Industrial maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Steel component alignments
- Fall protection
- High rise ironworking
Languages
Spanish and English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
I consider myself that I have managed to acquire a lot of knowledge through the years
Timeline
Rod Buster
Disa Global Solutions Inc, Working on Bridge With Trejo’s Tying Steel Commercial Company, Zachary, West Wind, Iron Workers Local Union 846, Bomac
03.2020 - Current
GED - Senior
Helen Cox High School