Ashton Puse
Disputanta,VA
Summary
Adept at structural welding and embodying professionalism, I significantly enhanced safety and efficiency at Turner Industries. Leveraging skills in OSHA compliance and excellent communication, I streamlined operations and fostered team collaboration, resulting in projects completed with exceptional quality and minimal rework.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker
ITAC
13141 N Enon Church RD Chester Va 23836
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Streamlined project workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
- Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite, minimizing potential hazards and promoting safe working environment.
- Improved team morale by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback.
- Accelerated project delivery by optimizing sequence of construction activities.
- Enhanced safety on construction site by strictly adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Structural Welder
Turner Industries
215 Highland Dr Baton Rouge LA 70810
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless integration of welded components into the final structure.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Reduced rework and material waste by applying advanced welding techniques for stronger and cleaner joints.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Prince George, VA06.2020
Welding Certificate - Welding
Rowanty Tech School
20000 Rowanty Rd Carson Va 2383006.2020
Skills
- Construction safety
- Structural Bolting
- Rigging Techniques
- Structural welding
- OSHA Compliance
- Aerial Work Platform
- Crane Signaling
- Column Erection
- Rigging Preparation
- Heavy Lifting
- Welding
- Anchor Bolt Setting
- Safety measures
- Parts Fabrication
- Beam Placement
- Job site preparation
- Quality Control
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Column connecting
- Risk Management
- Steel Fabrication
- Stud Welding
- Elevated work platform set up
- Grating Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Joist Installation
- Industrial Maintenance
- Beam installation
- Erection drawing assessments
- Fall protection
- Crane rigging
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Hand tools operation
- Truck unloading
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Assembly
- Attention to Detail
- Specifications Interpretation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Torch cutting
- Reliability
- Power Tool Operation
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Material Handling
- Health and safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Protocols
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Structural repair
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Materials Inspection
- Welding Techniques
- Precision measurement
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Course - OSHA.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Course - OSHA.
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Certified Welder (CW) - American Welding Society.
- Aerial Lift Operation Certification– International Powered Access Federation or similar organizations.
- Fire Watch Training Certificate – Various Authorized Providers.
Timeline
Ironworker
ITAC
08.2022 - 02.2024
Structural Welder
Turner Industries
06.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Welding Certificate - Welding
Rowanty Tech School