Eddie Lafrance
Gretna,LA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker
Zachry Group
Belle Chasse, LA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Assembled metal parts to create platforms, smoke stacks and other structures.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
Electrical Rigger
local union 478
New Orleans, LA
09.2021 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Construct custom rigs from scratch according to specific requirements as directed by a director or producer.
- Coordinate closely with directors, producers, lighting designers, sound technicians, carpenters, electricians, scenic artists, costumers, throughout the duration of a project.
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
Sandblaster/Painter, Maintenance
Insulation Incorporated
Metairie, LA
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes., for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Set up blast rooms with appropriate safety controls.
- Inspected parts for defects before and after sandblasting.
- Prepared piping for painting, including sanding and cleaning.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane to piping
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
Structural Welder
Chet Morrison Contractors
Harvey, LA
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Performed welding on steel components for industrial construction projects.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
New Orleans, LA05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Biological Engineering
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LASome College (No Degree) - Welding
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Welding
- painting
- Sandblasting
- communication
- Structural fittings
- Rigging
- Teamwork
- Quantitative skills
- Problem identification
- time management
Affiliations
- NOLA 10-12U TRAVEL SB COACH
- CHURCH USHER
- PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER
- YOUTH MENTOR
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- TWIC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ironworker
Zachry Group
04.2023 - 05.2024
Electrical Rigger
local union 478
09.2021 - 01.2023
Sandblaster/Painter, Maintenance
Insulation Incorporated
08.2017 - 03.2021
Structural Welder
Chet Morrison Contractors
06.2014 - 08.2017
- TWIC
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biological Engineering
Southern University At New Orleans
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Delgado Community College
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