Michael Gatela
formwork carpenter/concrete finisher
linwood,Christchurch
Summary
Hardworking Formwork Carpenter successfully working in a solitary role or in team-driven environments. Offering a successful career history spanning more than years. Self-starter proudly offering more than years of commercial concrete knowledge. Committed to working hard and a job well done. Looking to join an organization as a Formwork Carpenter. Experienced Formwork Carpenter with over number of years' expertise in the construction industry. Seeking an opportunity as a Carpenter with a great organization in any varius City. Resourceful individual highly skilled in bridge plans and concrete pouring. A focused employee with a team-oriented mentality. Looking for a Formwork Carpenter position with a great company. Capable multi skilled professional with outstanding background in applying a strong work ethic to perform daily construction duties. Intelligent in planning tasks by performing simple and complex calculations. Safety-minded in following procedures, maintaining organized workspaces and using tools properly. Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Precast Carpenter/ Precast Concrete Finisher
BG COOKE Precast
Kaiapoi, Christchurch
10.2023 - Current
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Performed sanding and grinding on metal surfaces to ensure smoothness of the finished product.
- Fabricate precast concrete components using molds, vibrators, and other tools.
- Check the quality of each component before it is sent for installation.
- Mix cement with water and additives in accordance with specifications.
- Operate hoists to transfer precast concrete components between production areas.
- Perform regular maintenance on molds, vibrators, and other equipment used in fabricating precast concrete components.
- Inspect completed products for surface defects or flaws prior to shipment or installation.
- Record details such as batch numbers, weights, dimensions and production times into a logbook.
- Cut reinforcing steel bars according to size specifications using cutting torches or power saws.
- Repair damaged molds or replace worn parts as needed.
- Assemble forms for pouring concrete into molds ensuring that they meet specified requirements.
- Apply sealants or coatings to finished products before shipping them out.
- Provide assistance in troubleshooting any issues encountered during the fabrication process.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
Precast Form Works Carpenter
Smith Crane & Construction
Harewood, Christchurch
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Reading plans , making form for precast concrete. I’m responsible for making sure all beds have enough form for their boxing
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Learned project dimensions and form design by effective blueprint reading.
- Read and interpreted drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements and process procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Precast Concrete Foreman
Lanyon & Le Compte ltd.
Bromley, Christchurch
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Read site layouts and developed plans for concrete pouring and mixing.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Scheduled inspections, meetings, pours and workers for over jobs.
- Trained and hired
- new employees on concrete processes, safety protocols and company expectations.
- Led team of
- workers on construction projects from start to finish.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Adapted concrete mixing techniques in terms of client wishes and atmosphere.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
Precast Concrete Carpenter
Fulton Hogan Construction Company
Hornby, Christchurch
05.2017 - 03.2018
- reading plan details, doing seawall blocs, road barriers and precast retainingwall. tieng stell . pouring concrete and finishing concrete using gantry crane to move and pour concrete, clean my area to make clean and tidy to make sure it is safe to work
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints and written specifications.
Carpenter/solid Plasterer/mason/precastworker
Lanyon & Le Compte Constraction Ltd.
Bromley, Christchurch
06.2012 - 05.2017
- prefering bed for boxing, prefering molds, steelfixing, prefering cages to the boxing, concreting molds and traweling using mag & steel trawell, final finishing using power trawel
- Applied plaster and other troweled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
- Illustrated strong knowledge base of industry best practices such as choosing most optimal tools and materials for each project.
Civil Foreman
Man Ferrostaal Oil & Gas
Bingazi, El Bregga,binghazi Libya,
07.2009 - 01.2011
- supervice workers in oil feild, supervice jobsite,manage work plan or blueprint.as a working civil foreman im doing what the skilled do,,,like carpentry, masonry, steal fixing .
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
Finishing Mason
DMCI Consunji Construction Corporation
Makati, Makati City
08.2008 - 02.2009
- • Responsible for plastering of wall, cullom, beam and cieling • Responsible for preparing of congcreating of slabs,beam wall and cullom • Responsible in tile setting, pebbles .finishing,
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
Finishing Mason
EEI Construction C orporation
Quezon City, Quezon City
02.2007 - 04.2008
- • Responsible for plastering of wall, cullom, beam and cieling • Responsible for preparing of congcreating of slabs,beam wall and cullom • Responsible in tile setting, pebbles .finishing,
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
Finishing Mason
golangco constraction corporation
Makati, Makati City
06.1996 - 09.1997
- • Responsible for plastering of wall, cullom, beam and cieling • Responsible for preparing of congcreating of slabs,beam wall and cullom • Responsible in tile setting, pebbles .finishing,
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alang Lang National Highschool
Leyte, Philippines03.1990
Skills
- Structure Assembly
- Material Prepping
- Hand and Power Tools
- Mold Creation
- Commercial Projects
- Forming and Pouring
- Installation
- Heavy Lifting
- Project Management
- Interior Trimming
- Panel Building
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Site Inspection
- Cabinet Installation
- Performance Monitoring
- Safety Compliance
- Site Maintenance
- Physical Stamina
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Wood Staining
- Finishing Techniques
- Estimate Preparation
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Reliable and Punctual
- Able to Lift [Number] Pounds
- Flooring Installation
- Drywall Installation
- Carpentry and Woodworking
- Power Tool Maintenance and Care
- Surface Sanding
- Concrete Form Construction
- Team Coordination
- Commercial Construction
- Lumber Cutting
- Blueprint Reading
- Measurements and Calculations
- Construction Background
- Work Crew Coordination
- Hazardous Materials Removal
- Form Systems Knowledge
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Cabinet Repair
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve good works, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward
- Promoted from precast concrete finisher to Precast Concrete Foreman, in less than 12-months.
Certification
- Association for Project Management (APM)
Timeline
Precast Carpenter/ Precast Concrete Finisher
BG COOKE Precast
10.2023 - Current
Precast Form Works Carpenter
Smith Crane & Construction
01.2022 - 10.2023
Precast Concrete Foreman
Lanyon & Le Compte ltd.
03.2018 - 01.2022
Precast Concrete Carpenter
Fulton Hogan Construction Company
05.2017 - 03.2018
Carpenter/solid Plasterer/mason/precastworker
Lanyon & Le Compte Constraction Ltd.
06.2012 - 05.2017
Civil Foreman
Man Ferrostaal Oil & Gas
07.2009 - 01.2011
Finishing Mason
DMCI Consunji Construction Corporation
08.2008 - 02.2009
Finishing Mason
EEI Construction C orporation
02.2007 - 04.2008
Finishing Mason
golangco constraction corporation
06.1996 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Alang Lang National Highschool
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