Chris meindel
Waupun
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Ironworkers Local 8, excelling in structural ironwork and welding instruction. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective communication and mentorship. AWS qualified CWI with strong recordkeeping skills, committed to maintaining high standards and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Apprenticeship Coordinator
Ironworkers Local 8
12.2024 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Weld Instructor/CWI
Ironworkers Local 8
09.2023 - Current
- Taught both journeymen and apprentice ironworkers in a shop setting to get them a weld certification
- Inspected welds both visually and destructively to qualify members in ironworkers local 8.
- Currently an AWS qualified CWI, and WPQ1 endorsement holder
Journeyman Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 8
10.2016 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Education
No Degree - Welding/Fabrication
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WIHigh School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
Oconomowoc, WI06-2012
Skills
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Recordkeeping
- Scheduling
- Structural/reinforcing ironwork
- welding
- weld instructing/inspecting
Certification
- Certified Weld Inspector
- AWS Welder Performance Qualification endorsement
- Red Cross first aid/cpr certified instructor
Timeline
Assistant Apprenticeship Coordinator
Ironworkers Local 8
12.2024 - Current
Weld Instructor/CWI
Ironworkers Local 8
09.2023 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 8
10.2016 - 12.2024
No Degree - Welding/Fabrication
Waukesha County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
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