Ali Karriem

Ironworker

Local 86 Union

06.2000 - 09.2025

Learned safety protocols and equipment operation for construction environments.
Fabricated and installed structural steel components for commercial and industrial projects.
Interpreted blueprints and specifications to execute precise measurements and alignments.
Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and welding equipment, ensuring safety compliance.
Collaborated with project managers to assess timelines and resource needs for efficient workflow.
Trained junior ironworkers on safety protocols and best practices in steel construction techniques.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes and efficiency standards.
Conducted quality inspections of finished work, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Led teams in complex installations, optimizing processes for increased productivity and reduced downtime.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.