Caleb Eggleston
Bailey,CO
Summary
Collaborative Ironworker proudly offering over 2 years of experience using various equipment safely and correctly. Committed to efficiency and time management. A team player with a great attendance record to work in all types of conditions. Safety-driven Ironworker promoting 2-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail. Adaptable individual boasting a background in analyzing blueprints, specifications and sketches. A motivated Ironworker with experience implementing corrective actions to alleviate project issues. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker
Building Zone Industries
Kanarraville, UT
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- 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.
- 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.
Driller Helper
Gardner Brothers Drilling
Enterprise, UT
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Inspected mud tanks and other components of the rig floor to identify any potential problems or hazards.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Analyzed soil samples taken from the drill hole in order to determine geology information about the area being drilled into.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Adhered strictly to company policies pertaining to health and safety regulations.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
- Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Counted sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
- Assisted in stocking shelves, unloading merchandise and organizing inventory.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials and tools to distribute to appropriate locations.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages to others.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
Tire Technician
Big O Tires
Conifer, CO
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Installed snow chains on customer vehicles when necessary.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Attended training sessions provided by the company on a regular basis to stay up-to-date with latest technology trends.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake jobs and filter replacements.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Inspected tires on customer vehicles to report mechanical defects.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Maintained clean and professional tire bay by merchandising tire displays and automotive products.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Demonstrated knowledge of products and services to properly present warranties, promotions and advertisements.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Evaluated brake systems and installed or repaired pads and drums for optimal performance.
- Upheld record accuracy by using work order reporting system.
- Worked with portable devices to manage workflow and complete appointments.
- Led staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on products.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Leveraged digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improving service experience.
- Prepared rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting.
- Inspected tire casings for defects holes and tears to determine needed repairs.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Counterweighted rims with consistent commendation for quality and efficiency.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
- Placed wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
- Helped mechanics complete oil changes, parts replacements and other repair or maintenance actions.
- Hammered required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
- Inspected and prepared wheel drums and rims for reassembly.
- Maintained updated knowledge of new techniques or industry advancements to increase personal performance.
- Utilized rubber mallets and mechanical tire changers to separate tubed tires from wheels.
- Inflated tires correctly based on identified size and ply.
- Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte Canyon High School
Bailey, CO05-2012
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Erection drawing assessments
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Rigging Preparation
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Welding
- Steel component alignments
- Safety measures
- Construction safety
- Hand tools operation
- Fall protection
- Equipment Repair
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Crane Signaling
- Aerial Work Platform
- Anchor Bolt Setting
- Beam Placement
- Rigging Techniques
- Column Erection
- Structural Bolting
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
- Task Prioritization
- Truck unloading
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Demeanor
- Team building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Ironworker
Building Zone Industries
04.2023 - 05.2024
Driller Helper
Gardner Brothers Drilling
10.2021 - 04.2023
Tire Technician
Big O Tires
01.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Platte Canyon High School
- OSHA 10
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