Grace Kelly
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Ironworker with a proven track record at Red Cedar Steel Erectors, showcasing expertise in steel erection and exceptional mentorship abilities. Leveraged structural welding and effective communication to enhance team productivity and project success. Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to safety, significantly contributing to efficient, high-quality construction outcomes.
Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Red Cedar Steel Erectors
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
- Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools.
- Safeguarded fellow workers from potential hazards by diligently maintaining proper fall protection systems during all phases of construction activity.
- Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
- Achieved lasting connections between materials using skilled techniques such as riveting, welding, and bolting.
- Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
- Showcased versatility in skillset through the ability to work on diverse projects including commercial buildings, bridges, stadiums, and power plants.
- Contributed to efficient project completion by expertly interpreting blueprints and following specifications.
- Optimized material usage with careful planning and precise measurements, minimizing waste on each project.
- Increased team productivity by coordinating tasks with fellow ironworkers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities that resulted in the expansion of crew size and projects undertaken.
- Improved communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open lines of dialogue.
- Maximized job performance by mentoring junior ironworkers in trade skills, safety practices, and workplace expectations.
- Guaranteed safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections, enforcing proper use of equipment, and providing safety training to team members.
Journeyman Ironworker
Gabriel Steel
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
- Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools.
- Ensured project safety through diligent inspection of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Safeguarded fellow workers from potential hazards by diligently maintaining proper fall protection systems during all phases of construction activity.
- Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
- Achieved lasting connections between materials using skilled techniques such as riveting, welding, and bolting.
- Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
- Enhanced structural integrity by skillfully welding and bolting iron components.
- Increased team productivity by coordinating tasks with fellow ironworkers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Mentored junior ironworkers in proper techniques and best practices for increased skill development and growth within the trade.
- Implemented innovative techniques in rigging operations resulting in reduced installation times while maintaining safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure seamless integration of ironwork into overall project design.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship through rigorous quality control checks at every stage of construction.
Journeyman Ironworker
Schmick Bridge (Gerald Desmond Bridge)
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Ensured timely completion of projects through meticulous scheduling, prioritizing, and monitoring of tasks.
- Improved communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open lines of dialogue.
- Improved overall project outcomes through effective coordination with other trade supervisors, maintaining open communication and collaboration to avoid delays or conflicts in scheduling.
- Maximized job performance by mentoring junior ironworkers in trade skills, safety practices, and workplace expectations.
- Guaranteed safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections, enforcing proper use of equipment, and providing safety training to team members.
- Maintained a high level of craftsmanship by adhering to industry standards while executing all welding, fabrication, rigging, and structural assembly tasks.
- Minimized downtime with proactive equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair management.
- Promoted teamwork among ironworkers by cultivating a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration on complex tasks requiring specialized knowledge from multiple sources.
- Streamlined workflow for increased productivity by implementing effective task delegation and resource allocation strategies.
- Increased overall project success rate by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and foremen to ensure seamless integration of ironwork components into overall project designs.
- Adapted quickly to changing project demands while maintaining a focus on delivering quality results despite shifting priorities.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Journeyman Ironworker
Southwest Steel
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Promoted workplace safety culture by participating in regular meetings discussing hazard identification, prevention strategies, and incident reporting procedures.
- Expedited project completion times by proactively identifying potential issues or obstacles early on and communicating them effectively with supervisors or colleagues.
- Completed job tasks in a timely manner while adhering to strict quality control standards set forth by supervisors and clients.
- Contributed to the longevity of structures by properly preparing surfaces for welding operations, ensuring strong bonds between materials.
- Assisted in the erection of structural steel components, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
- Improved overall work quality by conducting routine inspections of tools and equipment, addressing maintenance needs promptly.
- Safeguarded fellow workers from potential hazards by properly installing guardrails and fall protection systems on elevated worksites.
Journeyman Ironworker
Bragg Companies
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Supervised apprentices employees in many different job locations.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
- Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
- More important work well with other employees.
Education
Completion of Apprenticeship -
433 Ironworkers Apprenticeship
La Palma, CA06-2018
High School Diploma -
Alhambra High School
Alhambra, CA06-2006
Skills
- Steel erection
- Anchor bolt setting
- Crane signaling
- Stud welding
- Structural welding
- Heavy equipment operation
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Rigging techniques
- Bridge construction
- Pre-engineered buildings
- Scaffold building
- Post-tensioning systems
- Ornamental ironwork
- Tower crane assembly
- Column assembly
- Hand tools proficiency
- Bolt torquing
- Industrial painting
- Fall protection
- Window frame installation
- Metal decking
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Column connecting
- Steel fabrication
- Safety measures
- Welding
- Job site preparation
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
- Rigging preparation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Scaffold Competent Person Training Certificate – Scaffold & Access Industry Association.
- Certified Signalperson - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Fire Watch Training Certificate – Various Authorized Providers.
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Ironworker Foreman Leadership Training Program Certificate – International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.
- Asbestos Awareness Training Certificate– Environmental Protection Agency or OSHA authorized providers.
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- AWS D1.1/D1.M Structural Welding Code-Steel certification– American Welding Society.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Course - OSHA.
- Qualified Rigger Workshop Certificate– Associated General Contractors of America or similar organizations.
- Fall Protection Competent Person Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or ANSI Z359 accredited organizations.
- First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Certified Welder (CW) - American Welding Society.
- Aerial Lift Operation Certification– International Powered Access Federation or similar organizations.
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Red Cedar Steel Erectors
09.2023 - 12.2024
Journeyman Ironworker
Gabriel Steel
08.2022 - 09.2023
Journeyman Ironworker
Schmick Bridge (Gerald Desmond Bridge)
06.2019 - 09.2022
Journeyman Ironworker
Southwest Steel
01.2017 - 04.2019
Journeyman Ironworker
Bragg Companies
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Scaffold Competent Person Training Certificate – Scaffold & Access Industry Association.
- Certified Signalperson - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Fire Watch Training Certificate – Various Authorized Providers.
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Ironworker Foreman Leadership Training Program Certificate – International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.
- Asbestos Awareness Training Certificate– Environmental Protection Agency or OSHA authorized providers.
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- AWS D1.1/D1.M Structural Welding Code-Steel certification– American Welding Society.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Course - OSHA.
- Qualified Rigger Workshop Certificate– Associated General Contractors of America or similar organizations.
- Fall Protection Competent Person Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or ANSI Z359 accredited organizations.
- First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Certified Welder (CW) - American Welding Society.
- Aerial Lift Operation Certification– International Powered Access Federation or similar organizations.
- First Aid Certification
Completion of Apprenticeship -
433 Ironworkers Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Alhambra High School
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