Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Read on Roads
Kobus Le Roux
Okotoks
03.2020 - 10.2023
Spray patching pot holes
Hot and cold crack fill
Run heavy and light equipment
Driveway sealing
Chip seal
Asphalt
Glazier
Heartland Glass Ltd
Stettler
06.2009 - 06.2019
Measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines with high accuracy and attention to detail
Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls
Operated crane to load and arrange glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks, employing suction cups to secure materials during transfer
Conferred with clients to determine project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed updates throughout project execution
Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding
Selected type and color of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements
Fabricated and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing
Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations
Managed relationships with vendors, clients and coworkers to cultivate positive work environment while driving sales, quality and top-level service
Offered project management support by overseeing deadlines and promptly reporting potential obstacles
Fastened glass panes into frames or sashes using clips, points or moldings and added weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints
Transported supplies and team members between various worksites
Cut, fit, installed, repaired or replaced glass in commercial and residential buildings
Identified glass types and measured spaces for reglazing and mirrors
Committed to creating and maintaining safe workplace through organization and proactive identification of hazards
Performed installation of skylights, mirrors and other glass areas
Installed or repaired range of glass products and accessories
Iron Worker
Steeletech
La Corey
05.2006 - 11.2008
Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement
Operated cranes appropriately to host metal components into required areas
Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and specified tools
Encouraged all workers to take precautions that could prevent mishaps and injuries on the job
Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation
Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of work
Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint
Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine all aspects of the project before work started
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations
Managed inventory, maintained equipment and cleaned work areas
Fiberglass Fabricator
Focus Industries
Meeting Creek
01.2005 - 09.2006
Pressure testing
Sealed seams on tanks
Spray/pull off fibre molds
Repair fiberglass water/sewage tanks
Insulation Installer
T&L Insulation Ltd
Camrose
08.2003 - 11.2005
Prepared insulation and other materials prior to beginning each project, placing focus on efficiency and waste reduction
Utilized fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects
Maintained equipment, making repairs and modifications to extend life of such tools
Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps
Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations
Affixed insulation to exposed surfaces while working on scaffolding and ladders at heights up to 70 feet
Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces