Alonso Copas
Grand Island
Summary
Dynamic ironworker with extensive experience at Chief Construction, skilled in structural welding and construction safety. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in teams while maintaining high-quality standards. Customized reinforcements material based on needs of architect and structural engineering design. Utilizes welding and cutting tools to fit and secure metal structures. Strong understanding of safety protocols and teamwork to deliver quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
Chief Construction
11.2024 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components in accordance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and materials to maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted in lifting and positioning heavy steel beams using cranes and other machinery.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Cut, positioned, and bolted down steel bars, contributing to durability of structures.
Steel Building
Ricky's Construction
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Millwright
Mccormick Construction
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to develop maintenance schedules for equipment reliability.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High
Grand Island, NESkills
- Construction safety
- Rigging techniques
- Structural bolting
- Structural welding
- Welding techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Operating Bobcats
- Boom/ Scissor lifts
- Power tool operation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ironworker
Chief Construction
11.2024 - Current
Steel Building
Ricky's Construction
04.2022 - 11.2024
Millwright
Mccormick Construction
01.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High