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JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Summary

Safety-driven Ironworker promoting [Number]-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.

Skills
  • Steel component alignments
  • Safety measures
  • Prefabricated steel unloading
  • Job site preparation
  • Erection drawing assessments
  • Heavy lifting
  • Basic math
  • PPE use
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • People skills
Experience
Journeyman Ironworker, Local 12, October 2003-CurrentLatham, NY
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and [Type] tools.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in [Type] locations.
  • Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with [Type] and [Type] materials.
  • Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of work.
  • Identified problems that occurred on the job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
  • Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
  • Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
  • Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
  • Constructed, assembled and secured steel bars reinforcing concrete structures in [Number] buildings and [Number] bridges in [Number] states.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Structural Welder, WBMcGuire, August 1997-September 2003Hudson, NY
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Maintained clean and tidy work area.
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.
  • Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Used [Tool] to cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes to accurate dimensions.
  • Safely ignited torches and [Tool] while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively complete [Type] projects.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Welded [Type] materials using [Tool], continuously checking for safety and quality.
Welder/Machine Operator, Royal Metal Products Inc.Surprise, NY
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Strengthened workflow by accurately welding [Type], [Type] and [Type] connections.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
  • Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
Education and Training
GEDHudson High School, , HudsonNYJanuary 1990
Welding And MachinestQuestar Vocational School, , Hudson, NYJune 1981
Certifications
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Year]
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Local 12
  • WBMcGuire
  • Royal Metal Products Inc.

School Attended

  • Hudson High School
  • Questar Vocational School

Job Titles Held:

  • Journeyman Ironworker
  • Structural Welder
  • Welder/Machine Operator

Degrees

  • GED
    Welding And Machinest

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