Bobby Garza
Beeville
Summary
Industrial ironworker with extensive experience in setting up scaffolding, aligning structural steel members, and operating cranes for heavy lifting. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and specifications, ensuring accurate fabrication and installation of steel components. Proven track record in maintaining safety compliance on job sites while mentoring less-experienced workers and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Skilled in utilizing rigging techniques and performing maintenance on construction tools and equipment to support project efficiency.
Skilled Structural Ironworker with background in various construction projects including commercial and residential buildings. Possess strong knowledge of iron and steel structures, proven ability to interpret blueprints, and skills in welding, cutting, and positioning iron/steel girders. Noted for maintaining safe work environments while ensuring project completion within set deadlines. Significant contributions include improving construction efficiency and reducing material wastage through innovative on-site solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Ironworker
Bayltd
Corpus Christi
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Set up scaffolding around work areas for safe access during construction operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to reach elevated worksites.
- Used cranes to lift heavy steel beams into place.
- Aligned structural steel members prior to bolting or welding them together.
- Performed maintenance activities on tools and equipment used in construction projects.
- Fabricated structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Laid out reference lines for placement of ironwork pieces.
- Inspected completed structures for conformance with design specifications.
- Operated oxy-fuel cutting equipment to cut metal components to size.
- Utilized rigging techniques when hoisting large objects into place.
- Assembled and bolted structural steel frames using power tools and lifting devices.
- Ensured that all safety standards were followed while performing tasks.
- Installed ornamental iron fixtures such as stairs, railings, ladders.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or rust inhibitors to finished ironwork pieces.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from delivery trucks at job sites.
- Connected column bases, beam splices, girders, trusses, columns, joists, decking systems and other related components of the structure.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
Ironworker
PCL Construction
Taylor
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Ironworker
Bechtel Construction Company
Corpus Christi
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- 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.
Ironworker
Fluor Construction
Corpus Christi
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Ironworker
Bayltd
Ingleside
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Journeyman Ironworker
Bayltd
Ingleside
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Grinded surfaces of metal pieces prior to assembly operations if necessary.
- Executed the installation and maintenance of air gas cold boxes and towers for Air Liquide, adhering to industry standards and project specifications.
- Secured steel members in place before welding them together.
- Assisted other trades such as carpenters, electricians when needed.
- Removed slag from welds after completion of joint assemblies.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Repaired defective metal parts using welding techniques as required.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Aligned structures during erection process using levels, plumb bobs, lasers.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Set up scaffolding for elevated worksites following OSHA standards.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars in concrete forms for building foundations.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- 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.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Ironworker
SCS Construction
New Braunfels
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Constructed lime load out structures to facilitate efficient shipping of refined lime to steel mills.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Ironworker
Bayltd
Ingleside
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Education
Nccer -
Industrial Ironworker
Beeville, TX11-2023
Technician Certification - HVAC EPA Clean Air Section 608
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
03-2012
High School Diploma -
A.C Jones High School
Beeville, TX05-2006
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Steel fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Rigging equipment
- Problem solving
- Material handling
- Steel erection techniques
- Rigging and hoisting
- Safety regulations compliance
- Fall protection expertise
- Teamwork and communication
- Load calculation
- Structural blueprint reading
- Torque wrench operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Aerial work platform
- Job planning
- Risk management
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- High rise ironworking
- Rigging techniques
- Column erection
- Decking installation
- Column connecting
Certification
- Nccer :8639814
- HVAC Technician Certification section 608 #717011
Timeline
Structural Ironworker
Bayltd
07.2024 - 01.2025
Ironworker
PCL Construction
04.2024 - 07.2024
Ironworker
Bechtel Construction Company
11.2023 - 04.2024
Ironworker
Fluor Construction
04.2023 - 10.2023
Ironworker
Bayltd
12.2022 - 04.2023
Journeyman Ironworker
Bayltd
11.2021 - 11.2022
Ironworker
SCS Construction
07.2021 - 10.2021
Ironworker
Bayltd
05.2021 - 07.2021
Nccer -
Industrial Ironworker
Technician Certification - HVAC EPA Clean Air Section 608
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
High School Diploma -
A.C Jones High School