Victor Ruiz
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
- Flexible individual qualified to assess projects for issues and the implementation of corrective measures.
- Experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness and motivated to learn new trades and skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire and Water Proofing
Barrier Compliance Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance work performed on fire safety equipment.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing immediate assistance and effectively mitigating damage caused by fires or hazardous materials incidents.
- Worked with designers, building owners and tenants to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
- Evaluated building drawings and proposals to identify and address code violations prior to construction.
- Coordinated with contractors during construction projects to verify adherence to applicable codes and regulations related to fire prevention.
Labor Foreman
Turner Construction Company
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Highly motivated Construction Laborer foreman experienced in tools, equipment, and construction safety
- Skilled in manual labor, demolition, and carpentry
- Successfully completed construction projects of varied size and complexity within tight deadlines
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines
- Utilized a variety of power tools and equipment to complete assignments
- Assisted in the setup of scaffolding, ladders, and other tools
- Painted, sanded, and repaired surfaces according to job specifications
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto/off of trucks and other transportation vehicles
- Operated a variety of manual and automated tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner
- Moved and lifted heavy objects, such as furniture, equipment, and supplies, to complete various job duties
Concrete Crew Member
CAT Scale Company
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Concrete work & repair
- Scale deck repair & maintenance
- Trenching for conduit
- Operating a Skid Steer, mini excavator
- Welding scales
Ironworker
Sure Steel Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures
- Cut metal components to required lengths using various tools, including using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters
- 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
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform all assigned tasks
- Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and bay cleaning
- Repaired and tested fire hydrants
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs
- Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe
- Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools
- Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TX04.2017
Skills
- Welding
- Column connecting
- Elevated work platform set up
- Rod-bending machines
- Job planning
- Metal decking installation
- Blueprint reading
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Warehouse Management
- Wire knowledge
- Works well independently
- Industry safety equipment
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Have own tools
- Hand/power tools
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Forklift
- Confined space rescue
- Occupational safety regulations
- Electrical safety measures
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Fire and Water Proofing
Barrier Compliance Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
Labor Foreman
Turner Construction Company
05.2022 - 07.2024
Concrete Crew Member
CAT Scale Company
03.2021 - 03.2022
Ironworker
Sure Steel Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2021
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
- Driver's License
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
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