Isaac Pedraza
Modesto,CA
Summary
Journeyman IronWorker for 24 years. Extremely self-motivated and assertive individual who is not only competent at, but enjoys building relationships with superintendents, engineers, project managers, and persons from all different trades regardless of job title. Exceptional critical thinking skills; creative problem solving abilities. Professional who is dedicated to excellence; striving for the best possible outcome in any given situation. Clear, precise communication style. Bilingual/fluent in Spanish. Adaptable; thrives in challenging situations. Solution oriented; understanding the end goal of a project while paying keen attention to details. Ability to multitask seamlessly in a fast paced and/or intense environment. Passionate about job performance and quality of work. Dedication to safety of all team members; staying current in regards to protocols, policies, and advancements in safety measures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
JD2 Steel
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Start each day conducting safety meetings reiterating safety policies/bringing on-site hazards to the attention of crew members
- Always teaching and enforcing safety procedures in regards to machinery/equipment, PPE, and work habits
- Plan and execute daily tasks depending on priority, unexpected changes to the work environment, availability of materials, staff, and resources
- Conflict resolution amongst individuals and/or crews
- Distribute assignments and responsibilities to the appropriate individuals and crews
- Accurate reporting of work progression and status of the project to the Supervisor, both verbal and in written form.
Welding/Detail Foreman
Schuff Steel
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Start and maintain welding platforms
- Meticulous attention to safety in all facets of the project
- Daily/weekly duties: floor clean up, fire protection, tool inspection/maintenance, inspection of angel wings prior to use, Ln8 and Ln25 suitcase, air arc, yo-yos etc
- Carefully keeping record of inventory; ordering supplies as necessary
- Project was completed 10 days ahead of schedule.
Welding/Detail Foreman
JD2 Steel
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Instruction of safety measures for all team members throughout the duration of the project
- Make alterations as needed due to error or changes in design
- Maintain/fix equipment
- Collaborate with other crafts for best outcome
- Conflict resolution in a timely and respectful manner
- Keeping track of attendance, payroll, equipment etc
- Meeting or beating deadlines
- Reporting relevant information to the General Contractor and Project Manager.
Welding Foreman
Schuff Steel
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Equipment maintenance: 2 generators, 2 welding platforms, 2 air compressors, as well as other tools/equipment
- Enforcing safety protocols
- Teaching apprentices proper use of equipment, safety practices, working techniques, and critical thinking strategies
- Keen attention to budget, time management, and reporting to supervisors.
Welding/Plumb-up/Detail Foreman
JD2 Steel
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Enforcing safety measures
- Building racks of bar joist to be erected at a later time
- Staging of material so erection is conducted in the most effective and timely manner possible
- Alignment of building/plumb-up per building plans
- Making corrections to elevator shafts due to mistakes in concrete embedment
- General Welding Foreman duties.
Welding/Detail Foreman
SME
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Responsible for 5 buildings onsite which required much organization and multitasking abilities as multiple buildings were being erected at the same time
- Maintain equipment, ordering materials, and safety of all team members
- Extensive and complicated detail work.
Welding Foreman
Schuff Steel
02.2018 - 12.2018
- General Welding Foreman duties as described above
- Project included multiple welding platforms, 2 generators, and 2 air compressors
- Four floors going at once, requiring intense organization skills, critical thinking abilities, planning, and attention to safety
- Ordering and keeping track of inventory and equipment.
Education
GED -
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Modesto, CA06.1996
Skills
- Deft at reading blue-prints, building plans, and shop/architectural drawings
- Ability to accurately convey detailed instructions to team members
- Organizational skills involving scheduling, time management, and deadlines
- Effective team leader; confidence in evaluating, delegating and redirecting on-site personnel, always maintaining professionalism
- Dedication to maintaining current knowledge of ever changing protocols, advances in technology, and up-to-date safety standards
- Computer literate
Certification
- 232
- 211
- 7018
- MIG
- All positions
- 305 Flat horizontal
- TIG 4G
- BUGO automatic welding system
- D1.1 CALTRANS
- D1.8 Supplemental restricted access
Completed Trainings
- CPR/First aid
- Foreman Training
- Scaffold erector and dismantler
- Boom Lift
- Scissor Lift
- Forklift
- Gradeall
- OSHA Subpart R
- Competent Person Fall Protection
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
General Foreman
JD2 Steel
05.2021 - 03.2022
Welding/Detail Foreman
Schuff Steel
03.2021 - 05.2021
Welding/Detail Foreman
JD2 Steel
11.2020 - 03.2021
Welding Foreman
Schuff Steel
03.2020 - 11.2020
Welding/Plumb-up/Detail Foreman
JD2 Steel
06.2019 - 02.2020
Welding/Detail Foreman
SME
01.2019 - 06.2019
Welding Foreman
Schuff Steel
02.2018 - 12.2018
GED -
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center