Amy Hatchell
Winnsboro
Summary
Results-driven Ironworker Welder with extensive experience at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC. Expert in structural welding and OSHA compliance, I enhanced project efficiency through innovative process improvements. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and safety standards, leading to successful project completions with minimal defects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Welder
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
Aiken, SC
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Fabricated and installed structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Operated welding equipment to ensure precise connections and structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials and equipment to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on safety procedures and operational techniques.
- Implemented improvements in work processes resulting in reduced downtime during projects.
- 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.
- 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.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
Education
AWS - Welding
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC04.2021
Skills
Construction safety
Rigging techniques
Structural bolting
Structural welding
OSHA compliance
Blueprint reading
Crane signaling
Column erection
Rigging preparation
Welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Steel fabrication
Rod-bending machines
Grating installation
Crane rigging
Blowtorches and equipment
Rebar installation
Ornamental ironworking
Rebar cutting
High rise ironworking
Torch cutting
Material handling
Structural repair
Timeline
Ironworker Welder
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
04.2021 - 12.2024
AWS - Welding
Midlands Technical College