Andrew Greyeagle
Gold Canyon,AZ
Summary
With a proven track record at Wennersten Construction, I excel in steel erection and team leadership, ensuring projects meet stringent quality standards. My expertise in blueprint interpretation and commitment to safety protocols have significantly enhanced project efficiency and team performance, making me a dependable asset in the construction industry. Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting 6 years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities. Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
Wennersten Construction
Mesa, AZ
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship through rigorous quality control checks at every stage of construction.
- Developed comprehensive construction schedules that accounted for all necessary materials, labor requirements, and project milestones.
- Increased productivity with efficient allocation of resources, tools, and manpower for each project phase.
- Streamlined communication between team members, leading to improved coordination and faster problem resolution.
- Improved client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing regular updates on project progress.
- Mentored junior ironworkers in proper techniques and best practices for increased skill development and growth within the trade.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between ironworkers and other trades for seamless integration of work scopes.
- Elevated team morale by fostering a positive work environment focused on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal downtime due to malfunctions or repair needs during critical project phases.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Quality Control over welding procedures
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards, keeping documentation updated and accessible.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away/Grinded debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Install safety guard rails and cables
Ironworker Lead
Great Western Iron
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- 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.
- Maximized material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and cutting steel components with precision tools.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
- Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Facilitated movement of heavy materials to worksite, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
- Improved team morale by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback.
- Performed detailed inspections of ironwork to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring quality control.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Install safety guard rail and Cable
Structural Ironworker
Wennersten Construction
Mesa, AZ
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Optimized assembly processes with precise measurements and cutting of steel materials.
- Mitigated structural issues by promptly identifying and reporting any discrepancies in alignment or positioning of installed materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspections of rigging equipment before use.
- Eliminated potential hazards through diligent adherence to safety protocols during all aspects of ironwork tasks.
- Elevated team performance through strong collaboration with colleagues on various tasks and projects.
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere by sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise with team members, promoting overall success.
- Sustained equipment longevity with regular maintenance checks, reducing costly repairs or replacements.
- Expedited construction progress, aligning and bolting steel beams into place securely.
- Promoted punctuality on job sites, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks within deadlines.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Achieved accurate installations thanks to proficient use of cranes and other lifting devices for optimal positioning of steel components.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and following specifications.
- Maintained a clean work environment, adhering to OSHA regulations for safe operation at all times.
- Strengthened structural integrity by expertly welding and fabricating metal components.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Install safety guard rail and cable
- Shake out decking, install decking following blue prints, detail decking following details
Education
High School Diploma -
Apache Junction Highschool
Apache Junction, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Steel Erection
- Crane Signaling
- Reinforcing Steel Placement
- Heavy Lifting
- Metal Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Structural Inspection
- Rigging Techniques
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Interpretation
- OSHA Regulations
- Parts Fabrication
- Delivery Coordination
- Specification Review
- Assignment Delegation
- Ornamental Ironwork
- Pre-engineered Metal Buildings
- Job Site Coordination
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Column connecting
- Steel Fabrication
- Safety measures
- Metal decking installation
- Welding
- Job site preparation
- Blueprint Reading
- OSHA Compliance
- Rigging Preparation
- Component inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following Instructions
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Worker Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Decision-Making
- Self Control and Integrity
- Relationship Building
- Site Inspection
- Site Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Basic Mathematics
- Continuous Improvement
- Scissor Lift and Ariel Lift operations
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
Wennersten Construction
07.2022 - 09.2024
Ironworker Lead
Great Western Iron
07.2021 - 07.2022
Structural Ironworker
Wennersten Construction
07.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Apache Junction Highschool