Chris Grubb
Niles,MI
Summary
Proven Ironworker and Welder with extensive experience at DZ Atlantic, Carolina energy, Westinghouse showcasing expertise in structural welding and blueprint reading alongside exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant safety and efficiency milestones by prioritizing OSHA compliance and employing advanced rigging techniques. Demonstrated adaptability and a commitment to quality, contributing to improved project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
DZ Atlantic
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
Welder
Carolina Energy
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Welder - Pipe Fitter
Westinghouse Electric Company
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
Welder
FabNweld
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Heat Treat Operator
Hydatight
11.2009 - 11.2012
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely completion of work orders, resulting from effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazardous materials handling.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in process audits and evaluations.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance on furnaces, quench tanks, and other heat-treating machinery.
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and presence of desired characteristics.
Education
Pipe & Structural Welding Heat Treating And Machin -
Carolina Energy Welding School
2009
Associate Of General Studies -
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Berrien Center, MI2006
Skills
- Construction safety
- Rigging techniques
- Structural bolting
- OSHA compliance
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- Crane signaling
- Rigging preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Welding
- Anchor bolt setting
- Safety measures
- Parts fabrication
- Job site preparation
- Quality control
- Job planning
- Steel fabrication
- Elevated work platform set up
- Crane operation
- Equipment Repair
- Fall protection
- Hand tools operation
- High rise ironworking
- Crane rigging
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Torch cutting
- Site cleanup
- Heavy equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Welder
FabNweld
01.2015 - 12.2017
Heat Treat Operator
Hydatight
11.2009 - 11.2012
Ironworker
DZ Atlantic
Welder
Carolina Energy
Welder - Pipe Fitter
Westinghouse Electric Company
Pipe & Structural Welding Heat Treating And Machin -
Carolina Energy Welding School
Associate Of General Studies -
Berrien Springs Public Schools
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