Amanual Claxton
Swainsboro,GA
Summary
Safety-driven Ironworker promoting 20+-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Iron Erector
Shewmake Steel Erection
Augusta, GA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Erected structural steel frames, columns and beams for industrial buildings using crane-hoisted components.
- Installed metal stairs, handrails and ladders according to blueprints and safety regulations.
- Aligned structural steel members with precision level and plumb line tools.
- Welded, bolted and riveted structural steel components in accordance with industry standards.
- Inspected completed structures for adherence to safety requirements and design specifications.
- Performed maintenance on cranes, forklifts, hoists and other equipment used in iron erection projects.
- Assisted in the fabrication of steel parts at job sites as needed.
- Calculated load capacities of hoisting devices based on weight of materials being lifted.
- Unloaded truckloads of pre-fabricated steel components onto construction site locations.
- Utilized hammers, wrenches, torches and other hand tools when necessary to assemble or disassemble metal parts.
- Operated cutting torches to cut pieces of iron into specified shapes prior to assembly.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to applicable building codes and regulations.
- Followed detailed plans while erecting structures such as bridges, towers or buildings.
- Used heavy rigging techniques to safely move large sections of steel into place during construction projects.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians and plumbers.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices working under my supervision.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols throughout the course of each project.
- Conducted regular inspections on all tools used for iron erection tasks.
- Demonstrated a commitment to excellence through attention to detail in every task completed.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- 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.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in selected locations.
Geothermal Pipe Technician
B&M Excavating
Dudley, MA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed visual inspections of pipes and pipe fittings for defects.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired process piping systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Troubleshot piping system problems to identify root causes and solutions.
- Dismantled and reassembled pipe systems while ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.
- Fabricated components from drawings using a variety of hand tools such as saws, drills, grinders.
- Assisted with hydrostatic testing of valves, flanges, pumps, strainers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during installation activities.
- Monitored the performance of existing piping systems to detect malfunctions or potential issues.
- Conducted maintenance checks on valves to ensure proper function.
- Replaced worn parts within the piping system such as gaskets, seals.
- Cleaned equipment using appropriate cleaning agents to prevent corrosion damage.
- Assembled new pipes by connecting them together with threaded couplings or welds.
- Utilized specialized tools such as hoists, cranes and cutting torches for pipe installation and repair work.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations related to pipeline failures or breakdowns.
- Operated a variety of machinery used in pipe fabrication processes including lathes and drill presses.
- Learned how to complete semi-skilled work like laying new pipe and connecting fittings.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Iron Erector
Ogeechee Steel
Swainsboro, GA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Erected structural steel frames, columns and beams for industrial buildings using crane-hoisted components.
- Installed metal stairs, handrails and ladders according to blueprints and safety regulations.
- Aligned structural steel members with precision level and plumb line tools.
- Welded, bolted and riveted structural steel components in accordance with industry standards.
- Inspected completed structures for adherence to safety requirements and design specifications.
- Performed maintenance on cranes, forklifts, hoists and other equipment used in iron erection projects.
- Assisted in the fabrication of steel parts at job sites as needed.
- Calculated load capacities of hoisting devices based on weight of materials being lifted.
- Unloaded truckloads of pre-fabricated steel components onto construction site locations.
- Utilized hammers, wrenches, torches and other hand tools when necessary to assemble or disassemble metal parts.
- Operated cutting torches to cut pieces of iron into specified shapes prior to assembly.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to applicable building codes and regulations.
- Followed detailed plans while erecting structures such as bridges, towers or buildings.
- Used heavy rigging techniques to safely move large sections of steel into place during construction projects.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians and plumbers.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices working under my supervision.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols throughout the course of each project.
- Conducted regular inspections on all tools used for iron erection tasks.
- Demonstrated a commitment to excellence through attention to detail in every task completed.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- 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.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in selected locations.
Geothermal Pipe Technician
B&M Excavating
Dudley, MA
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Performed visual inspections of pipes and pipe fittings for defects.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired process piping systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Troubleshot piping system problems to identify root causes and solutions.
- Dismantled and reassembled pipe systems while ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.
- Fabricated components from drawings using a variety of hand tools such as saws, drills, grinders.
- Assisted with hydrostatic testing of valves, flanges, pumps, strainers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during installation activities.
- Conducted maintenance checks on valves to ensure proper function.
- Replaced worn parts within the piping system such as gaskets, seals.
- Cleaned equipment using appropriate cleaning agents to prevent corrosion damage.
- Inspected pipeline joints for leaks or other signs of damage.
- Assembled new pipes by connecting them together with threaded couplings or welds.
- Utilized specialized tools such as hoists, cranes and cutting torches for pipe installation and repair work.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations related to pipeline failures or breakdowns.
- Operated a variety of machinery used in pipe fabrication processes including lathes and drill presses.
- Learned how to complete semi-skilled work like laying new pipe and connecting fittings.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
Iron Erector
Shewmake Steel Erection
Augusta, GA
01.2008 - 03.2018
- Erected structural steel frames, columns and beams for industrial buildings using crane-hoisted components.
- Installed metal stairs, handrails and ladders according to blueprints and safety regulations.
- Aligned structural steel members with precision level and plumb line tools.
- Welded, bolted and riveted structural steel components in accordance with industry standards.
- Inspected completed structures for adherence to safety requirements and design specifications.
- Performed maintenance on cranes, forklifts, hoists and other equipment used in iron erection projects.
- Assisted in the fabrication of steel parts at job sites as needed.
- Calculated load capacities of hoisting devices based on weight of materials being lifted.
- Unloaded truckloads of pre-fabricated steel components onto construction site locations.
- Utilized hammers, wrenches, torches and other hand tools when necessary to assemble or disassemble metal parts.
- Operated cutting torches to cut pieces of iron into specified shapes prior to assembly.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to applicable building codes and regulations.
- Followed detailed plans while erecting structures such as bridges, towers or buildings.
- Used heavy rigging techniques to safely move large sections of steel into place during construction projects.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians and plumbers.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices working under my supervision.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols throughout the course of each project.
- Conducted regular inspections on all tools used for iron erection tasks.
- Demonstrated a commitment to excellence through attention to detail in every task completed.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- 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.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in selected locations.
Education
GED -
Swainsboro Technical College
Swainsboro, GA11-1997
Skills
- Scaffold building
- Crane Operation
- Load Balancing
- Fall protection
- Structural welding
- Weather Tolerance
- Heavy Lifting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Construction safety
- Precision measuring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Task Prioritization
- Safety measures
- Problem-Solving
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Parts Fabrication
- Equipment Assembly
- Truck unloading
- Continuous Improvement
- Job Planning
- Steel component alignments
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
I have previously been CPR certified, Arc welding certified, and certified to operate many different types of lifts that are used in the field.
Timeline
Iron Erector
Shewmake Steel Erection
06.2023 - 02.2024
Geothermal Pipe Technician
B&M Excavating
06.2022 - 06.2023
Iron Erector
Ogeechee Steel
12.2021 - 05.2022
Geothermal Pipe Technician
B&M Excavating
04.2018 - 11.2021
Iron Erector
Shewmake Steel Erection
01.2008 - 03.2018
GED -
Swainsboro Technical College
I have previously been CPR certified, Arc welding certified, and certified to operate many different types of lifts that are used in the field.
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