Clarence Talbert
Darrow,LA
Summary
Dynamic Ironworker with extensive experience at Shore Construction, excelling in blueprint interpretation and structural steel alignment. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery safely while maintaining a clean workspace. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring efficient project completion in challenging outdoor conditions. Committed to high-quality metal fabrication and compliance with OSHA standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
Shore Construction
Gibson, Louisiana
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in assembling and installing metal structures at construction sites.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on-site.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- 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.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
Reserve, LA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Ironworker
Craft and Technical Solutions
Pascagoula, Mississippi
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Assisted in assembling and installing metal structures at construction sites.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on-site.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
Reserve, Louisiana
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
Ironworker
Superior Labor
Morgan City, Louisiana
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Ironworker
Shore Construction
Gibson, Louisiana
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide structural installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on-site.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Ironworker
Richard Construction
Port Arthur, Texas
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Maintained tools and work site cleanliness for safety compliance.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Ironworker
Craft and Technical Solutions
Pascagoula, Mississippi
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Maintained tools and work site cleanliness for safety compliance.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Education
Fitting
Young-Memorial Vocational Technical School
Morgan City, LA04-1992
Tulsa Job Corps
Tulsa, OK05-1986
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural steel alignment
- Heavy machinery operation
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Anchor bolt setting
- Hand tools operation
- OSHA compliance
- Steel fabrication
- Rigging preparation
Timeline
Ironworker
Shore Construction
07.2025 - Current
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
10.2024 - 07.2025
Ironworker
Craft and Technical Solutions
01.2023 - 10.2024
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
10.2022 - 12.2022
Ironworker
Superior Labor
04.2022 - 10.2022
Ironworker
Shore Construction
01.2022 - 04.2022
Ironworker
Richard Construction
06.2021 - 01.2022
Ironworker
Craft and Technical Solutions
09.2020 - 06.2021
Fitting
Young-Memorial Vocational Technical School
Tulsa Job Corps
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