David Smalley

• Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for buildings and other structures.
• Collaborated with team members to assemble structural steel components efficiently.
• Assisted in the inspection of materials for quality compliance before installation.
• Interpreted blueprints and specifications to execute precise ironwork installations.
• Operated tools and machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
• Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance during construction tasks.
• Adapted quickly to changing work environments and project requirements on-site.
• Followed project timelines to contribute to timely completion of construction phases.
• Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
• Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
• Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
• Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
• Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
• Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities.
• Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
• Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
• Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
• Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety regulations on job sites.

• Fabricated and assembled steel structures using industry-standard tools and equipment.
• Installed structural components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Adhered to safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance.
• Assisted in lifting, positioning, and securing steel beams during construction projects.
• Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and longevity on job sites.
• Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for buildings and other structures.
• 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.
• Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
• Cut, positioned, and bolted down steel bars, contributing to durability of structures.
• Improved project completion time with effective coordination and communication among team members.
• Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
• 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.
• Operated welding equipment to execute high-quality welds on structural components.
• Fabricated and assembled steel structures according to blueprints and specifications.
• Conducted inspections of welded joints to verify structural integrity and quality control.
• Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper function and minimizing downtime.
• Removed excess slag with grinding, and using other equipment.
• Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Conducted inspections of materials to confirm quality standards were met prior to installation.

laid out angle iron to build pole barn trusses using mig welding machines.

• Fabricated metal structures using MIG welding techniques to ensure high-quality standards.
• Maintained welding equipment and tools, ensuring optimal performance and longevity through regular servicing.
• Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, adjusting techniques or materials as needed to meet customer expectations.