Dustin Aldridge
Portland,TX
Summary
Journeyman ironworker rigger welder fitter and equipment operator with 18 plus years experience looking to join a team and grow with a successful company. Can travel within reason have own tools valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Supervisor
T I C
Orange , TX
07.2024 - Current
Boilermaker/Rigger
CCSI
Ackerman, Mississippi
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
- Prepared materials using plate shears, punch presses and bending rolls.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
Boilermaker/Ironworker/Rigger
Summit Industrial
Crosby, Texas
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment and selected type and size of pipes for transport to worksite.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Cut, formed and welded steel to make and repair metal components.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Marked reference points for columns and plates on foundations using master straightedge.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- 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.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- 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.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Ironworker
T I C
Great Falls, Montana
11.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Steel dynamics incorporated
Sinton, Texas
02.2022 - 11.2022
Ironworker General Foreman
Bracken construction
Sinton, Texas
02.2021 - 02.2022
Ironworker Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Cameron, Louisiana
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
Rigger Ironworker Foreman
S & B Industry, Inc.
Sweeny, Texas
10.2018 - 02.2020
Ironworker Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Point Comfort , Texas
07.2018 - 10.2018
General Foreman
HEMI Systems
Midland, Texas
01.2017 - 07.2018
Ironworker Rigger Foreman
Onex Construction
Baycity , TX
08.2012 - 11.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Allendale Academy
Clearwater, FL05-2007
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Structural welding
- Rigging
- Fall protection
- Nccer iron plus certified
- Osha 30
- Forklift and equipment operator
- Boilermaker
- Pipe fitting
- Job site preparation
- Blowtorches and arc gouging
- Prefabricated steel loading and off loading
- Column connecting
- Metal decking installation
- Beam installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Steel component alignments
- Elevated work platform set up
- Safety measures
- Erection drawing assessments
- High rise ironworking
- Component inspection
- Hand tools operation
- Crane rigging
- Construction safety
- Effective customer communication
Timeline
Ironworker Supervisor
T I C
07.2024 - Current
Boilermaker/Rigger
CCSI
01.2024 - 07.2024
Boilermaker/Ironworker/Rigger
Summit Industrial
01.2023 - 12.2023
Ironworker
T I C
11.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Steel dynamics incorporated
02.2022 - 11.2022
Ironworker General Foreman
Bracken construction
02.2021 - 02.2022
Ironworker Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
03.2020 - 02.2021
Rigger Ironworker Foreman
S & B Industry, Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2020
Ironworker Foreman
Bay Ltd.
07.2018 - 10.2018
General Foreman
HEMI Systems
01.2017 - 07.2018
Ironworker Rigger Foreman
Onex Construction
08.2012 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Allendale Academy