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Michael Wacker

Lakewood,OH

Summary

I currently have been a member of Local 17 for 16 years. I have experience in multiple facet of iron work. From, curtain wall to structural steel and mill work. I have been a foreman in every facet. I have leadership skills, working with general contractors, other trades, good communication skills, and teaching skills where I have worked with many apprentices and had to show them the proper way to carry out our work. I have been apart of big projects like, Eaton World Headquarters, Celebreeze building, multiple Cleveland Clinic projects, one apartment building, Metro Hospital, Hillcrest, 2 top changes at The Blast Furnace, shut downs to rail changes. Something that has stuck with me throughout my career is the impact that my apprentice teachers had on me. Getting my career started when I was starting out as a punk plays a big role in the ironworker I am today. So therefore I would like to pay it forward and be that person for someone else. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for this position.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Iron Worker

Local 17
01.2009 - Current
  • Conducted safety inspections to maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted final inspections to guarantee work met project specifications.
  • Addressed on-site challenges to minimize project delays.
  • Identified issues with equipment by performing regular checks.
  • Led team of skilled workers by providing direction and support during projects.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
  • Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
  • 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.
  • Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
  • Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
  • Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
  • Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
  • Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
  • Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
  • Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
  • Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.

Mill Work

Local 17
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Hot mill experience
  • BOF / hot dip / pickle line experience
  • Blast furnace experience / been apart of two top changes at the blast furnace.
  • Foreman experience

Structural Steele

Local 17
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Connecting experience
  • Unloading truck experience
  • Signaling and working with cranes
  • Welding
  • Detailing and plumbing steel
  • Stairs and hand rails
  • Decking
  • Tower cranes and hydraulic crane
  • Burning with a torch
  • Cutting with plasma cutter

Curtain Wall

Local 17
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Layout
  • Foreman on multiple jobs
  • Set panels with crane
  • Erected curtain wall
  • Welded clips for curtain wall
  • Set glass
  • Caulking experience
  • Finish trim experience

Education

GED -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, OH

Skills

  • Construction safety
  • Rigging techniques
  • Structural bolting
  • OSHA compliance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Structural welding
  • Aerial work platform
  • Crane signaling
  • Column erection
  • Welding
  • Anchor bolt setting
  • Safety measures
  • Parts fabrication
  • Beam placement
  • Quality control
  • Job site preparation
  • Metal decking installation
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Job planning
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Column connecting
  • Risk management
  • Steel fabrication
  • Scaffolding
  • Stud welding
  • Elevated work platform set up
  • Bridge construction
  • Pre-engineered buildings
  • Crane operation
  • Joist installation
  • Grating installation
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Ornamental ironworking
  • Crane rigging
  • Erection drawing assessments
  • Hand tools operation
  • High rise ironworking
  • Truck unloading
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Mill Work

Local 17
01.2025 - 01.2025

Structural Steele

Local 17
01.2013 - 01.2018

Iron Worker

Local 17
01.2009 - Current

Curtain Wall

Local 17
01.2009 - 01.2013

GED -

Lakewood High School
Michael Wacker