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Trent Ellem

Grafton,NSW

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Finisher

Boots concreting
Grafton
09.2021 - Current
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
  • Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
  • Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
  • Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
  • Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
  • Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
  • Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
  • Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
  • Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
  • Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
  • Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
  • Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
  • Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.

Concrete Laborer

SJE contracting
New Castle, NSW
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
  • Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
  • Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.

Steel Fixer

B&E steelfixing
Grafton, NSW
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Read and interpret blueprints to determine the type, size, and amount of steel needed for a project.
  • Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
  • Secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms using clamps and bolts.
  • Cut steel pieces to specified dimensions using oxy-acetylene torches or powered saws.
  • Install precast concrete structures according to specifications.
  • Erect formwork for reinforced concrete structures such as foundations, walls and columns.
  • Check formwork for accuracy prior to pouring of concrete into it.
  • Set up scaffolding around the site for safe access when working at height.
  • Dismantle and remove formwork after use from completed projects ready for next job.
  • Ensure that all tools are used correctly in accordance with safety regulations at all times.
  • Carry out daily maintenance checks on machinery used during installation process.
  • Communicate effectively with other tradespeople regarding progress on jobsite.
  • Clean up debris from worksite upon completion of job duties.
  • Prepared wire mesh rebar arrangements by welding, wiring or clipping pieces together.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.

Skills

  • Worksite Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Defect Correction
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Work Scheduling

Timeline

Concrete Finisher

Boots concreting
09.2021 - Current

Concrete Laborer

SJE contracting
04.2020 - 08.2021

Steel Fixer

B&E steelfixing
07.2017 - 01.2018

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