Baldemar Balderas
San Juan,Texas
Summary
Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting [Number] 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Owens Corner
Joplin, MO
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $[Amount].
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
Ironworker
Straw Milwright And Welding
Whitewater, WI
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- 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.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
Structural Ironworker
Lexicon
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- 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.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- 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.
Millwright
Martins Bread
Penn, PA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Estimated time and materials for projects to assist management in making informed decisions on project budgets.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $[Amount].
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
Structural Ironworker
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Ironworker Apprentice
WFS
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- 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.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
Millwright
M4h
Maine
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
Skills
- Safety Measures
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding and Bolting
- Hoist and Crane Operations
- Structure Erection
- Tools and Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Repair
- Beam and Girder Connections
Timeline
Ironworker
Straw Milwright And Welding
06.2023 - 10.2023
Millwright
Martins Bread
01.2023 - 03.2023
Millwright
Owens Corner
11.2022 - 12.2023
Structural Ironworker
Lexicon
10.2022 - 06.2023
Structural Ironworker
Bay Ltd.
01.2017 - 11.2020
Ironworker Apprentice
WFS
01.2015 - 11.2016
Millwright
M4h