Gregory Welch
Waterford,CA
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Ironworker with expertise in metal fabrication and steel structure installation. Experienced in analyzing blueprints and ensuring safety compliance while training teams to meet project specifications. Implemented corrective actions to resolve project issues, contributing to high-quality workmanship and team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Olson steel
San Lorenzo, California
05.2024 - 08.2026
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Installed and secured steel beams, columns, and trusses on construction sites.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Fabricated steel structures according to project specifications and safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Set up scaffolding for elevated worksites following OSHA standards.
- Trained new ironworkers on safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and safety compliance.
- Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
Journeyman Ironworker
Skyline Steel LLC
Oroville, California
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Fabricated steel structures adhering to project specifications and safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to direct construction activities.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel and miscellaneous ironwork, enhancing project integrity and safety.
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Oversaw crew members, ensuring precise steel placement at construction sites to meet specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time while maintaining safety compliance.
- Trained new ironworkers on safety protocols and proper equipment operation.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were in safe working condition.
Education
Ironworking Skills And Safe Practices
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program
Benicia, CA03-2009
High School Diploma -
Roselawn
Turlock, CA07-2000
Skills
- Steel structure installation
- Metal fabrication
- Welding processes
- Blueprint analysis
- Plasma cutting operation
- Structural steel detailing
- Steel installation
- Scaffold assembly
- Bolt tightening
- Load securing methods
- Troubleshooting
- Tool upkeep
- Equipment handling
- Project collaboration
- Crew training
- Site safety coordination
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Detail orientation
- Bolt tightening
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Olson steel
05.2024 - 08.2026
Journeyman Ironworker
Skyline Steel LLC
03.2011 - 12.2016
Ironworking Skills And Safe Practices
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program
High School Diploma -
Roselawn