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Fernando Hernandez
Ironworker
Haltom City,TX
Summary
Safety-driven Journeyman Ironworker experienced in erecting, assembling, and installing structural iron and steel projects in outdoor environments. Achieved high productivity and quality results through strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a commitment to safety protocols. Focused on delivering high-quality workmanship and contributing to team success in every assignment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Education
Dr Raul De Leon Cantù
Monterrey, Nuevo León Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Universidad Metropolitana De Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo león Work History
Connector Ironworker
S&R
Sturbridge , Massachusetts
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Contacted third-party payors to obtain and confirm authorization for services and communicated necessary related clinical information.
- Kept members of clinical team informed of issues or delays impacting timely discharge or scheduling of post-acute appointments.
- Documented contract information and maintained patients' medical records.
- Assisted with completion and maintenance of care management contracts during and after patient's hospitalization.
Labor
Gardner Watson Decking
Sturbridge , Massachusetts
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Journeyman Ironworker
GMF Steel
Tampa
05.2026 - Current
- Fabricated steel components using hand tools and power equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to execute structural installations.
- Installed and secured steel beams, columns, and trusses on site.
- Stud welding
- Performed moment welding to secure structural components accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety protocols during operations.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure efficient workflow and safety standards.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Secured steel members in place, ensuring stability and accuracy for welding.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Aligned structures during erection using levels, plumb bobs, and lasers to maintain compliance with specifications.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers, enhancing team skills and supporting work assignment efficiency.
Journeyman Ironworker
DEEM structural services
Dallas , Texas
06.2023 - 06.2026
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Planned [Number] projects from start to finish by designing budgets, timelines and project scopes.
- Supervised [Number] employees in [Type] job locations.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- 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.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Shooter
Texas Stud Welding
SAN Antonio , Tx
01.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
- Steel fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural installation
- Rigging techniques
- Leadership skills
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
GMF Steel
05.2026 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
DEEM structural services
06.2023 - 06.2026
Connector Ironworker
S&R
06.2022 - 05.2023
Labor
Gardner Watson Decking
01.2019 - 05.2023
Shooter
Texas Stud Welding
01.2015 - 06.2019
Dr Raul De Leon Cantù
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Universidad Metropolitana De Monterrey