Matthew Swan
Bacchus Marsh,VIC
Summary
Skilled Precast all rounder with 15 years hands on experience in the industry. Specialize in all facets of precast concrete including safe, accurate and tidy placement of concrete. Finishing to very high standards and coordinating concrete teams and fellow workmates.
Employment for the last 4 or 5 years, has focused mainly working as a steel fixer, skilled with reading and understanding architectural blueprints. Used plans and schematics to reinforce concrete walls with varying thicknesses of rebar.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steel Fixer
Melbourne Architectural Precast
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Expedited construction timelines with precise placement of steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements in concrete structures.
- Ensured structural integrity by maintaining correct spacing between steel bars and ties according to specifications.
Steel Fixer
AMA Precast
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated heavy machinery, such as cranes and forklifts, for efficient movement of steel materials throughout the facility.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively across various projects types including commercial buildings, infrastructure, and residential developments.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately reading and interpreting steel fixing plans and blueprints.
Concrete Finisher
Westkon Precast
11.2009 - 01.2020
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Maintained consistent quality in finished surfaces by meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nagle College
Bairnsdale, VICSkills
- Worksite safety
- Inventory management
- Concrete finishing
- Truck chute operation
- Leadership trained
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand-tool proficiency
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Concreting, Kangan Institute - 25/09/2018
- High Risk
- White Card
- Forklift
- EWP
- Loader
- Backhoe
References
- Colm McDonough - 0459053679
Foreman at Melbourne Architectural Precast
- Blair Mitchell - 0439072335
Foreman at AMA Precast
Timeline
Steel Fixer
Melbourne Architectural Precast
08.2022 - 11.2023
Steel Fixer
AMA Precast
01.2021 - 07.2022
Concrete Finisher
Westkon Precast
11.2009 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Nagle College
- Certificate 3 in Concreting, Kangan Institute - 25/09/2018
- High Risk
- White Card
- Forklift
- EWP
- Loader
- Backhoe
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