Richard Guillen
Lynwood
Summary
Dynamic ironworker apprentice with hands-on experience at Local 433, excelling in steel fabrication and safety protocols. Proven ability to prioritize safety while effectively managing projects. Bilingual in Spanish, demonstrating strong customer service and de-escalation skills. Committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring a safe work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Apprentice
Local 433
02.2023 - Current
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
Pool Technician
Thompson Pools
05.2012 - 02.2023
- Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
- Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
- Adjusted filter to circulate and remove small debris and foreign matter suspended in pool.
- Conducted pool safety inspections and reported unresolved issues immediately.
- Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated courtesy, respect and professionalism to promote company values and customer care.
- Exercised strong knowledge of swimming pool motors, pumps and filtration systems to service and monitor pool and equipment.
- Assembled and disassembled filters for pool openings, closings and repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Locke High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2007
Skills
- Layout marking
- Safety awareness
- Steel fabrication
- Costumer Service Skills
- Deescalation Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Attention to Details
- Fall protection
- Safety protocols and procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ironworker Apprentice
Local 433
02.2023 - Current
Pool Technician
Thompson Pools
05.2012 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Locke High School