Girmay Woldu
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Dedicated Rebar/Ironworker with experience at Big Ben Reinforcing Ltd, skilled in structural bolting and OSHA compliance. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic project needs while maintaining a strong work ethic. Successfully contributed to assembling steel frameworks and ensuring job site safety, enhancing overall project efficiency.
Experienced with reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly. Utilizes welding and cutting tools to fit and secure metal structures. Strong understanding of safety protocols and teamwork to deliver quality results.
Hardworking Job Title skilled in installing cables to reinforce walls either too large or too distant for conventional reinforcement. Utilized metal mesh when preparing concrete slabs and foundations. Customized rebar to better fit and join sections of walls together through cutting, bending, and welding. Excellent work performance spanning career of Number years.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rebar / Ironworker
Big Ben Reinforcing Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with crew to maintain job site cleanliness and organization.
- Observed experienced ironworkers to develop skills in welding techniques.
- Helped transport materials and tools to designated locations on site.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities during project phases.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
Rebar / Ironworker
LMS Reinforcement Steel Group
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in reading and interpreting blueprints for construction projects.
- Learned to operate various hand tools and power equipment safely.
- Supported team members in assembling steel structures and frameworks.
- Participated in safety training sessions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral School
EritreanSkills
- Construction safety
- Structural bolting
- Rigging techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Joint taping
- Forklift operator certification
- Excellent work ethic
- Proper tool usage
- Deadline management
- Installation management
- Hardwood installation
- Floor leveling techniques
- Expertise in flooring materials
- Surface preparation
- Leveling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification – Trained in safe operation, loading/unloading, and warehouse equipment handling
- WHMIS 2015 Certification – Knowledge of hazardous materials, safety symbols, and workplace protocols
- Fall Protection Certification – Trained in safety systems, harness use, and working at heights
- Worker Orientation Certificate – Completed workplace safety, rights, responsibilities, and site-specific procedures
Timeline
Rebar / Ironworker
Big Ben Reinforcing Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2024
Rebar / Ironworker
LMS Reinforcement Steel Group
08.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Cathedral School