Skilled Journeyman Welder with 20+ years experience in various welding types. Background connecting materials to create accurate work. Outstanding safety record. Hardworking and reliable welder with strong ability in time management and quality control. Offering stick weld, mig weld and fabricate with drawings. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Skills
Supervision
Structural welding
Blueprint reading
Stick Welding
Flux core (FCAW) welding
AWS certified
Sheet metal fabrication
Job planning
Friendly, positive attitude
Critical thinking
Active listening
Communication
Decision-making
Safety oversight
Prefabricated steel unloading
Heavy lifting
Job site management
Work ethic
Experience
Journeyman Ironworker, 10/2020 to 02/2021 Garrison Steel Erectors – City, STATE,
Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and erection tools.
Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with cutting tourch and new materials.
Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in erecting locations.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Used metabo to cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes to accurate dimensions.
Welded stainless,mild, materials using mig,stick welding continuously checking for safety and quality.
Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
Examined welding leads,grinders and matabo equipment for defects and compared findings to blueprints, deciding on courses of best action for safety and cost.
Ironworker Foreman, 01/2015 to 09/2019 Ironworkers Union Local 92 – City, STATE,
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Identified reinforcing rod quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine all aspects of project before work started.
Identified problems that occurred on job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
Observed required safety measures when using tools like blow torches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high safety standards.
Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Ironworker Foreman, 03/2012 to 12/2014 Garrison Steel Erectors – City, STATE,
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine all aspects of project before work started.
Identified problems that occurred on job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
Ironworker Foreman, 08/1998 to 12/2012 Model City Erections – City, STATE,
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Checked cut length frequently for any deviation in cut length specs.
Applied safety procedures for machines, including e-stops and pinch points.
Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1998 Ohatchee High School - Ohatchee, AL GPA:
Additional Information
The reason for the change of Journeyman Foreman to Welding is the location and being home with my family more.
I am hoping to get with this company and have a future with them. I like to get with someone and stay with them. My goal is to see the company thrive. I'm dedicated to doing the best things and put lots of motivation into my skills to help where they company needs it. I also built the Lincoln high school. It was my actual first time as a foreman.
Some more additional information, when I worked with the Union Hall I worked with several different companies, including, Colburn Constructions Inc, Bse Industrial contractors Inc, Iron Mountain, Alabama Power, Ragland Concrete plant.
Certifications
Certified OSHA 10 - 2016
Telehandler Forklift
Certified OSHA 10 - 2Er & Training Certification E
Licensed welder - 2019/2020
Licensed welder - 2016
Licensed welder - 1998
Mobile Equipment Operator & training Certification exp. 2022
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