Jose Velazquez

• Led a waterproofing project, training workers on material handling, surface preparation, and proper application techniques for long-lasting results.

• Maintained continuous communication with superintendents, property managers, and tenants to coordinate work schedules and minimize disruptions.

• Ensured deadlines were met while maintaining high-quality standards in all painting and waterproofing applications.

• Applied paint, primers, sealers, and specialty coatings using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for both residential and commercial projects.

• Led an interior millwork project, ensuring precise measurements and proper door installation techniques for a seamless finish.

• Enforced jobsite cleanliness and organization, reducing hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Supervised a team of painters and finishers, ensuring proper techniques were used and materials were handled correctly.

• Played a key role in the assembly of sand derricks, bolting structural components together with precision.

• Operated heavy-duty machinery to cut metal tubing and pipes to exact specifications, ensuring components met engineering requirements.

• Utilized blow torches, grinders, and hydraulic press brakes to shape and finish metal parts.

• Welded large bundles of pipes, preparing materials for high-speed pipe-cutting band saw machines.

• Used sky tracks to transport heavy metal bundles safely across the shop floor.

• Assisted in operating and maintaining plasma cutting tables, ensuring clean and accurate cuts.

• Regularly attended safety meetings and implemented shop safety protocols to prevent injuries.

• Trained new employees on the proper operation of fabrication equipment, improving efficiency and team competency.

• Built scaffolding for elevated work areas, ensuring secure setups for fabrication projects.

• Inspected and repaired faulty items during the finishing phase to ensure quality control before delivery.

• Assisted the superintendent in overseeing all phases of new apartment construction, ensuring work was completed on schedule and met quality standards.

• Provided hands-on support to contractors, including operating and instructing on the safe use of boom lifts, sky tracks, and scissor lifts for high-reach tasks.

• Conducted punch-out work on all units, ensuring they met final inspection requirements before project completion.

• Led city inspectors through jobsite walk-throughs, addressing concerns and ensuring compliance with local codes.

• Managed site security, responsible for opening and locking up the jobsite daily.

• Supervised subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with blueprints, specifications, and safety regulations.

• Assisted in leading daily and weekly safety meetings, discussing deadlines, hazards, and preventative measures to maintain OSHA compliance.

• Identified and resolved construction issues, coordinating with different trades to keep projects on track.

• Trained new employees on the correct use of waterproofing materials, including sealants, membranes, and insulation products.

• Accurately measured and prepared surfaces for waterproofing applications, ensuring durability and effectiveness.

• Completed daily progress reports, documenting work completed, materials used, and safety compliance.

• Operated boom lifts and scissor lifts for high-access waterproofing tasks.

• Installed styrofoam and fiberglass insulation, following strict safety guidelines to prevent fire hazards and material defects.

• Sealed cracks in concrete walls and floors using specialized epoxy and polyurethane sealants to prevent water infiltration.

• Applied waterproofing membranes and coatings to roofs, basements, and foundation walls, ensuring long-term moisture protection.

• Developed and implemented ventilation and dehumidification strategies to address high humidity issues in buildings.

• Sealed window and door perimeters with high-quality caulking and sealants to improve energy efficiency and prevent leaks.

• Inspected completed work to ensure adherence to manufacturer specifications and building codes.