Eugene Reddix
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Structural Welder with extensive experience in welding Structural steel components using various techniques, skilled in operation of welding equipment and blueprint reading,committed to maintaining safety standards and delivering high quality results.
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Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1977
1977
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Structural Welder
Los Angeles dept of water and power
Los Angeles, California
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to perform structural welds on various components.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
Certified Structural Welder
Ironworkers local 433
City of Industry, California
09.1981 - 10.2019
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Installed and connected steel beams, columns, and reinforcements on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise installations.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials and equipment for quality assurance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on safety practices and installation techniques.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- 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.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Education
Welding Certification - Building Contruction
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training
La Palma, CA 09.1981 - 06.1984
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CaliforniaSkills
Mig welder ,flux core welder, stick welder, forklift operations, equipment maintenance, safety protocols
Timeline
Certified Structural Welder
Los Angeles dept of water and power
11.2019 - 05.2025
Certified Structural Welder
Ironworkers local 433
09.1981 - 10.2019
Welding Certification - Building Contruction
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training
09.1981 - 06.1984
Pasadena High School