Brandon Lacome
Questa
Summary
Experienced ironworker with expertise in safety protocol, crane rigging, and job planning. Proven ability to mentor apprentices and ensure risk management on job sites. Determined employee, willing to communicate properly with all team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos
08.2021 - Current
- Mentor and assist in training new Ironworker apprentices, such as being a lead on the job sites.
- Fill in as foreman and take on the foreman duties. Preform routine walk-downs.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and the general foreman regarding progress on the job site.
- Study and understand blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Measure angles of cuts accurately and precisely.
- Fabricate and install structural steel components for various projects.
- Perform preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Climb ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Utilize cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Follow safety protocols when working with heavy machinery, such as cranes or forklifts.
- Signal crane operators for safe and accurate lifting.
- Maintain tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Work onsite, outdoors, in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Welder
Zog Design
El Prado
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques. Custom-built sculptures for special orders and requests.
- Communicated effectively with the boss/owner regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Followed safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Maintenance Worker
Lifts West Condominiums
Red River
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from staff or customers.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Responded to resident maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Promptly reported any damaged property or equipment to maintenance supervisor for repair.
- Carried out minor painting jobs around the facility as required.
Education
Welding And Metal Fabrication Technology - Welding/Blueprint Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Denver, CO02-2021
High School Diploma -
Questa High School
Questa, NM05-2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Job planning
- Risk management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem-solving
- Crane rigging and signaling
- Safety protocol compliance
- Construction safety
Accomplishments
Magna Cum Laude from Lincoln Tech
Timeline
Ironworker
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2021 - Current
Welder
Zog Design
02.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Worker
Lifts West Condominiums
04.2016 - 06.2020
Welding And Metal Fabrication Technology - Welding/Blueprint Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Questa High School