Ironworker Apprentice
Brahma Construction
- Maximized equipment longevity by performing routine maintenance checks on tools and machinery.
- Ensured safety at the worksite by rigorously following industry standards and OSHA regulations.
- Increased accuracy in material placement by skillfully reading blueprints and interpreting technical drawings.
- Supported successful installations of metal decking, curtain walls, and window wall systems for various projects.
- Reduced project completion time by efficiently collaborating with team members to erect metal frameworks.
- Continually improved construction processes by providing valuable feedback on areas for potential improvement during team debriefing meetings.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged structures using welding techniques to ensure their stability and durability after completion.
- Promoted a culture of safety among apprentice peers through mentorship on proper tool usage, protective gear, and hazard identification skills.
- Displayed strong work ethic while carrying out assigned tasks under adverse weather conditions or challenging environments.
- Improved overall project quality by assisting in the inspection of erected structures for alignment and plumbness.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.