Kaleb Hughes
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Talented construction worker well-versed in reading plans, fabricating components and building wire meshes. Offering basic math skills, a driven mindset, and a good work ethic. Adaptable and hardworking with the physical fitness to handle any challenge.
Proficient in maintaining clean and organized work areas. Skilled in working with spacers, supports, and ties as well as clipping and welding techniques to arrange steel support structures. Bringing many years' experience in the field.
Skilled Steel Fixer with experience in construction and civil engineering projects. Strengths include interpreting blueprints, cutting and bending steel bars or mesh, and ensuring structures are properly reinforced. Demonstrated capability to adhere to strict safety protocols while maintaining high-quality workmanship. Proven impact on project efficiency through diligent task completion.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Fixer
Slim Davies
Palmerston North, Palmerton
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Installed steel reinforcement bars according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Prepared and cut steel materials using hand tools and machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing steel fixing tasks.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate installation schedules.
- Assisted in measuring and marking surfaces for accurate positioning of steel.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for optimal performance.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks efficiently on-site.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve any issues during installation.
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
- Used bolt cutters and power saws to cut rebar into correct lengths.
- Prepared wire mesh rebar arrangements by welding, wiring, or clipping pieces together.
- Secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms using clamps and bolts.
Steel Fixer
Dale
Napier, Napier
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed steel reinforcement bars according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Prepared and cut steel materials using hand tools and machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing steel fixing tasks.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate installation schedules.
- Assisted in measuring and marking surfaces for accurate positioning of steel.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for optimal performance.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks efficiently on-site.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve any issues during installation.
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
- Used bolt cutters and power saws to cut rebar into correct lengths.
- Prepared wire mesh rebar arrangements by welding, wiring, or clipping pieces together.
- Secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms using clamps and bolts.
- Install anchor bolts on base plates of columns prior to erection of structure.
Steel Fixer
Kaurie Ellison
Tauranga , Tga
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Installed steel reinforcement bars according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Prepared and cut steel materials using hand tools and machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing steel fixing tasks.
- Assisted in measuring and marking surfaces for accurate positioning of steel.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for optimal performance.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks efficiently on-site.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve any issues during installation.
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
- Used bolt cutters and power saws to cut rebar into correct lengths.
- Prepared wire mesh rebar arrangements by welding, wiring, or clipping pieces together.
- Secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms using clamps and bolts.
- Install anchor bolts on base plates of columns prior to erection of structure.
- Connected prefabricated units to form large sections and prepared for concrete pours.
- Lined up pieces by using spacers and supports.
- Clean up debris from worksite upon completion of job duties.
- Load, unload material from trucks manually or by operating cranes, forklifts safely.
Sheep shearer
Kane whaiapu
Belcluther
Farm Assistant
Hayco Jensen
Central plateau , Taupo
- Assisted in daily farm operations and maintained equipment functionality.
- Supported planting and harvesting activities following seasonal schedules.
- Monitored crop growth and reported health to senior staff members.
Education
NCEA 123 -
Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga , Tga 04.2001 -
Automotive Service Technician - Automotive Engineering
Tauranga Polytechnic
Tauranga , TgaSkills
- Steel bar installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Rebar cutting
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Blueprint reading
- Power tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Concrete pouring
- Measuring
- Worksite cleanliness
- Safety
- Team collaboration
- Sheep handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Steel Fixer
Slim Davies
01.2023 - 01.2025
Steel Fixer
Dale
01.2022 - 01.2023
Steel Fixer
Kaurie Ellison
09.2017 - 09.2022
NCEA 123 -
Tauranga Boys College
04.2001 -
Sheep shearer
Kane whaiapu
Farm Assistant
Hayco Jensen
Automotive Service Technician - Automotive Engineering
Tauranga Polytechnic