Dakota Walker
LYONS,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished Ironworker Foreman and HVAC-R Mechanic with a proven track record at T n T Steel, enhancing project efficiency and safety compliance. Expert in ductwork fabrication and structural welding, blending technical prowess with strong team collaboration skills. Achieved continuous improvement in project outcomes through rigorous quality control and mentorship. Organize with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record and learns fast.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC-R Mechanic
Sack Construction
06.2017 - Current
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Operated portable metal-working tools or [Type] welding equipment to fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale commercial installations within project deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with colleagues during projects or troubleshooting sessions when assistance was needed.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
Ironworker Foreman
TnT Steel
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure seamless integration of ironwork into overall project design.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to analyze successes, challenges faced, lessons learned, which led to continuous improvement efforts for future projects.
- Mentored junior ironworkers in proper techniques and best practices for increased skill development and growth within the trade.
- 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.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship through rigorous quality control checks at every stage of construction.
Ironworker
Hightower Steel
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- 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.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Education
GED -
West Georgia
Carrollton06.2011
Skills
- Ductwork Fabrication
- Piping Systems
- System Maintenance
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Installation
- Chiller systems
- Boiler Systems
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Focused on safety
- Dedicated Team Player
- Welding Techniques
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Soldering
- Plumbing Repairs
- MSDS knowledge
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- CERTIFICATIONS
- Osha 30
- Forklift certified
- Rigging and hand signals
- Trenching and excavation
- Confined space
- Cpr and first aid
- Boom and scissor lift
- 6 G Pipe welder
- Structual welder (stick,mig,tig)
Timeline
HVAC-R Mechanic
Sack Construction
06.2017 - Current
Ironworker Foreman
TnT Steel
02.2014 - 01.2015
Ironworker
Hightower Steel
01.2007 - 02.2013
GED -
West Georgia
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