Michael Hietpas
New London,WI
Summary
Reliable Concrete Construction Laborer with comprehensive understanding of commercial and residential concrete construction projects. Strengths include form setting, pouring, finishing, curing, cutting and concrete demolition. Skilled in operating a variety of tools and heavy machinery safely while adhering to strict safety protocols. Notable contributions in previous roles include improving project efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Construction Laborer
Schommer Concrete Construction
Menasha, Wisconsin
07.2025 - 10.2026
- Prepared concrete forms and reinforced layouts, facilitating efficient workflow for Schommer Construction crews.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete for foundations, slabs, and walkways.
- Coordinated placement of tools and materials on job sites, enhancing support for construction activities.
- Adhered to safety rules, PPE requirements, and site instructions, ensuring a secure work environment.
General Woodworker
Shell Lake Woodcrafters
Shell Lake, Wisconsin
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared concrete forms and layout for Schommer Construction LLC job sites.
- Mixed and placed concrete for foundations, slabs, and walkways.
- Spread, leveled, and finished concrete using hand tools and power tools.
- Built custom wood components for Shell Lake Woodcrafters shop orders.
- Assembled cabinets, frames, and furniture parts from shop drawings.
- Inspected wood stock for knots, cracks, and other material defects.
- Maintained clean workstations and followed shop safety procedures.
- Assisted team members with material handling and project setup.
- Completed assembly of hand-made wood items and packaged for shipping.
- Assembled components for custom pieces utilizing dowels, glue, screws, nails.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when operating power tools or machinery.
Construction Laborer
Schommer Construction LLC
Menasha, Wisconsin
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared concrete forms and layout for Schommer Construction LLC job sites.
- Mixed and placed concrete for foundations, slabs, and walkways.
- Spread, leveled, and finished concrete using hand tools and power tools.
- Set forms, braces, and reinforcements before concrete pours.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment, tools, and work areas each shift.
- Followed safety procedures and wore required protective gear on site.
- Removed debris and reset materials to keep Schommer Construction LLC sites organized.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks to job site.
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers local 8
Valley, Washington
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Followed Local 8 safety rules, harness use, and fall protection.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the size and shape of structural steel needed for a project.
- Assisted experienced ironworkers in the construction of bridges, buildings, and other structures.
- Operated plasma cutting torches to cut steel plates according to specifications.
- Cut and bent reinforcing bars with hand tools such as shears and benders.
- Tied rebar for foundations, slabs, and concrete forms.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Education
Ironwork Apprenticeship
Ironworkers Local 8
Neenah, WI 04.2019 - 03.2022
Kimberly High School
Kimberly, WISkills
- Concrete formwork
- Rebar placement
- Concrete placement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Site safety compliance
- Power tool operation
- Job site preparation
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Rebar installation
- Site preparation
- Form setting
- Leveling surfaces
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concrete Construction Laborer
Schommer Concrete Construction
07.2025 - 10.2026
General Woodworker
Shell Lake Woodcrafters
10.2024 - 07.2025
Construction Laborer
Schommer Construction LLC
04.2019 - 06.2022
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers local 8
04.2019 - 03.2022
Ironwork Apprenticeship
Ironworkers Local 8
04.2019 - 03.2022
Kimberly High School