Collaborative ironworker proudly offering several years of experience using various equipment safely and correctly. Committed to efficiency and time management. A team player with a great attendance record to work in all types of conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker
GMF Steel construction
Tampa
01.2024 - 09.2025
Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on job sites.
Inspected completed work for quality control and compliance with specifications.
Utilized hand tools and power tools for cutting, shaping, and installing steel pieces.
Assisted in lifting heavy materials using rigging techniques and equipment.
Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Structural Welder
ASPE
Durham
04.2019 - 12.2023
Fabricated steel structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations during welding operations.
Conducted quality inspections on welded joints and structural components.
Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety protocols.
Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
Maintained clean and tidy work area.
Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
Utilized specialized tools such as clamps, vises, tongs, when required during a project.
Replaced worn out electrodes on arc welders regularly for improved efficiency.
Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
Ironworker
Spirit Construction
Greenville
10.2016 - 11.2019
Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate installations and configurations.
Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on job sites.
Inspected completed work for quality control and compliance with specifications.
Utilized hand tools and power tools for cutting, shaping, and installing steel pieces.
Assisted in lifting heavy materials using rigging techniques and equipment.
Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
Operated welding equipment to join metal parts and secure structural integrity.