(MAKA) TEREPAII Maka Kea
66/9 Goulburn Street. Warwick Farm,NSW
Summary
Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting many years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steel Fixer
Whittens Construction
03.2022 - Current
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Fitted spacers and supports to line pieces up in accurate arrangements.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- EARTH WORK/ CONSTRUCTURE LABORER
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
Steel Fixer
Mobecrete PTY
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- 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.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Operated bender machines, hand tools to trim, file, grind and smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
Steel Fixer
CROSSFIX
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Steel Fixer
GVK GROUP
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Operated [Type] hand tools to trim, file, grind and smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- 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.
- Fitted spacers and supports to line pieces up in accurate arrangements.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Steel Fixer
Atiu SteelFixing Pty
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Operated hand tools to trim, file, grind and smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Maintenance Technician
KEADEX (self Employed)
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing entrances and exits.
- Inspected fire extinguisher equipment on state-mandated schedule.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Maintenance Technician
STEAMATIC. CROWN CASINO
02.2002 - 02.2006
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Machine Operator
BTR KENNON/NYLEX
02.1991 - 01.2002
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Education
New Zealand School Certificate II
Atiu College
Cook Island1988
New Zealand School Certificate
Atiu College
Cook Island1987
Cook Island National School Certificate
Atiu College
Cook Island1985
Skills
Fast learner,Providing my skills, motivation,drive and determination to the highest standard results and a genuine commitment to growth and productivity
Certification
- Conduct Articulated Haul Truck
- Conduct Operation With Integrated Tool Carrier
- Conduct Roller Operation
- Working on Height
- EWP
- Confined Space
- Construction Card
Additional Information
BRETTO (Supervisor)
WHITTEN PTY
0434 983 138
BARRY HENRY
CROSSFIX PTY
0416 433 177
NSW
RAY TAHIRI
GVK GROUP PTY
0404 186 467
NSW
Timeline
Steel Fixer
Whittens Construction
03.2022 - Current
Steel Fixer
Mobecrete PTY
05.2021 - 03.2022
Steel Fixer
CROSSFIX
10.2020 - 05.2021
Steel Fixer
GVK GROUP
07.2015 - 10.2020
Steel Fixer
Atiu SteelFixing Pty
07.2011 - 07.2015
Maintenance Technician
KEADEX (self Employed)
03.2006 - 06.2011
Maintenance Technician
STEAMATIC. CROWN CASINO
02.2002 - 02.2006
Machine Operator
BTR KENNON/NYLEX
02.1991 - 01.2002
New Zealand School Certificate II
Atiu College
New Zealand School Certificate
Atiu College
Cook Island National School Certificate
Atiu College
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