Chase Gann
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dynamic ironworker/welder with extensive experience at S&H Erectors, recognized for enhancing project efficiency through expert structural welding and effective teamwork. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards, contributing to successful project completions while maintaining high-quality workmanship and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker/welder
Amc
Dalton, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Assembled and installed structural steel frameworks, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated cranes and hoisting equipment to position steel components accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to execute blueprints and technical drawings efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections to identify safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
- Led team in executing complex projects, enhancing overall project efficiency and quality.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Improved workflow processes by optimizing material handling and installation practices.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, to facilitate material handling.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during all work activities.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex erection projects efficiently.
- Operated Mig,Stick,Fluxcore dual shield and inner shield.
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ironworker/welder
Local 704
Chatt
01.2026 - Current
- Assembled and installed structural steel frameworks, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated cranes and hoisting equipment to position steel components accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to execute blueprints and technical drawings efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections to identify safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
- Led team in executing complex projects, enhancing overall project efficiency and quality.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Improved workflow processes by optimizing material handling and installation practices.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, to facilitate material handling.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during all work activities.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex erection projects efficiently.
- Operated Mig,Stick,Fluxcore dual shield and inner shield.
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ironworker/welder
S&h Erectors
Chattanooga, TN
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Assembled and installed structural steel frameworks, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated cranes and hoisting equipment to position steel components accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to execute blueprints and technical drawings efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections to identify safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
- Led team in executing complex projects, enhancing overall project efficiency and quality.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Improved workflow processes by optimizing material handling and installation practices.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, to facilitate material handling.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during all work activities.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex erection projects efficiently.
- Operated Mig,Stick,Fluxcore dual shield and inner shield.
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Welder/fitter
Astec
Chattanooga,tn
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated Mig,Stick welding
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Welder/fitter
S&h Erectors
Soddy, TN
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated Mig,Stick,Fluxcore dual shield and inner shield.
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Heavy Equipment Operator
Griffith Excavation
Soddy, TN
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to perform excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure safe operations.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute site preparation activities effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents during excavation projects.
Landscaper
Clayten Property Maintenance
Soddy, TN
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Operated landscaping equipment, including mowers and trimmers, to maintain property aesthetics.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to landscape design specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Welder
Tuckers Garage
Soddy Daisy Tn
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Operated Mig,Stick,Fluxcore dual shield and inner shield.
- Used layout instruments to cut and fit up pieces
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Education
High School Diploma -
Redbank High School
Chattanooga, TN06.2023
Skills
- Construction safety
- Structural bolting
- Rigging techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- Crane signaling
- Aerial work platform
- Column erection
- Rigging preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Welding
- Anchor bolt setting
- Safety measures
- Parts fabrication
- Beam placement
- Job site preparation
- Quality control
- Metal decking installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Job planning
- Column connecting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Steel fabrication
- Stud welding
- Elevated work platform set up
- Decking installation
- Component inspection
- Pre-engineered buildings
- Crane operation
- Joist installation
- Equipment Repair
- Industrial maintenance
- Crane rigging
- Post-tensioning
- Fall protection
- High rise ironworking
- Beam installation
- Effective customer communication
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Erection drawing assessments
- Steel component alignments
- Concrete reinforcement
- Hand tools operation
- Ornamental ironworking
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Column connection
- Truck unloading
- Decision-making
- Equipment assembly
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Torch cutting
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Material handling
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health and safety
- Self motivation
- Structural repair
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Metal finishing
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Materials inspection
Certification
asd 1.1 stick unlimited weld certification
osha 10
osha subpart r
forklift
aerial lift
confined space
Timeline
Ironworker/welder
Amc
01.2026 - Current
Ironworker/welder
Local 704
01.2026 - Current
Ironworker/welder
S&h Erectors
02.2025 - 01.2026
Welder/fitter
Astec
04.2024 - 02.2025
Welder/fitter
S&h Erectors
04.2022 - 04.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Griffith Excavation
04.2021 - 04.2022
Landscaper
Clayten Property Maintenance
04.2020 - 04.2021
Welder
Tuckers Garage
04.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Redbank High School