Brandon Fincke
Titusville,FL
Summary
Union Ironworker with over 10 years of diverse experience. I've worked everywhere from fab shops to theme parks and tons of space related construction experience. Efficient at identifying the task to be completed and also aware of the risks and hazards involved. Able to maintain a calm, level-headed mindset in high stress and high risk situations. Capable of leading a crew of 25+ in high-stakes environments. Proven expertise in quality control and job planning. Tons of experience reading and interpreting difficult and confusing blueprints. Proficient at adapting to every situation and always willing to learn more. Always willing to go above and beyond. Tons of experience working with cranes and specialized rigging. Extensive knowledge in different types of metals, the correct welding procedure and filler metals to join them together. Capable of being a great asset to the company with professionalism, safety, and quality as the top priorities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 808
06.2015 - Current
- Supervisor of the entire MPS rotating platforms and LV Access extension job for ULA at VIF-A.
- Removed and modified multiple different levels of sliding platforms inside VIF-G.
- Removed and replaced numerous different hydraulic and pneumatic motors inside VIF-G.
- Coordinate with multiple different trades and companies in order to complete certain tasks.
- Erected the Iron structure for the new Amazon hanger next to the shuttle landing strip.
- Built VLP-G with Sauer Structural.
- Built the first Launch Pad for Relativity Space.
- Set the Terran 1 rocket onto the Launch Pad for Relativity Space.
- Fabricated the mock-up New Glenn rocket for Blue Origin.
- Performed tons of miscellaneous repairs and modifications for ULA at VIF-G.
- Manage and lead a crew of 25+ workers.
- Send emails to engineers on change orders or updates on completion.
- Keep track of inventory on consumables and order more to keep the job going.
- Make logical decisions in high stress environments.
- Write procedures for hoisting critical lifts which exceed 90% of the lifting device.
- Evaluate and use the correct rigging for hoisting operations.
- Make coordination decisions with other contractors for the best interest of all parties involved.
- Decipher difficult and intricate blueprints.
- Fabricated stainless shade structure for Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios.
- Fabricated all sorts of ornamental handrail from double radius aluminum rail, carbon rail with brass top rail caps, even Q line rail for the Avatar ride at Animal Kingdom.
- Have cut out and replaced over 1000' of coaster rail for Big Thunder Mountain.
Education
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Titusville, FLJourneyman Ironworker -
Ironworkers Local 808 Apprenticeship
Orlando, FLSkills
- Certified MEWP and forklift operator
- Certified D11 welder
- Certified rigger and signalman
- OSHA 10
- Quality control
- Job planning
- Hazard assessments
- Inspection of worn out parts
- Leadership
- Coordination & planning
Timeline
Union Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 808
06.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Journeyman Ironworker -
Ironworkers Local 808 Apprenticeship