Latu Tuivailala

Steel Fixer

NRL Reinforcement Ltd

01.2008 - 11.2023

Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
Connected prefabricated steel pieces using rivets and welds.
Used turnbuckles, jacks and crowbars to force structural steel-members into final positions.
Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
Fitted spacers and supports to line pieces up in accurate arrangements.
Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
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.
Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Steel Fixer

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Gym (PT)

Timeline

Steel Fixer

High School Diploma -

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