Isaiah McWhorter
Rolla,MO
Summary
Dedicated welder with expertise in structural and pipe welding in challenging environments. Proven ability to maintain high-quality standards while working at elevated heights. Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach contribute to effective teamwork and project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker
Skyhook enterprises/Bountiful steel
Stockton, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Pipe Welder
Lexicon agency
Osceola, AR
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
Welder
Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton, WI
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
Rolla, MO
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Responded calmly and promptly to emergency conditions, safety hazards and threats to life or property.
- Audited safety processes and overall business operations.
- Performed audits of safety procedures, business offices and CCTV systems.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Interviewed individuals suspected of internal theft or shoplifting.
- Ascertained, investigated and alleviated internal and external theft and fraud.
- Identified, investigated and resolved internal and external theft and fraud.
- Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
- Monitored and supervised customer's activities in store to detect signs of attempted theft.
Custom Welder
Myself
Rolla, MO
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Education
Master Pipe Welding
Iron Eagle Welding Academy
Stockton, MO11.2022
High School Diploma -
Rolla High School
Rolla, MO05.2022
Skills
- Proficient pipe welder tig or stick
- Master structural welder
- Certified on structural mig/stick
- Certified on master pipe tig and stick
- Ironworking experience
- AWS certified
- Fabrication
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Reweld application
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Worksite organization
- Equipment operation
- Crane operation
- Rigging techniques
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Attention to detail
- Non-destructive testing
- Interview Tactics
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- LMPS Expert
- Investigation and Interrogation
- Risk Management
- Active Listening
- Supervision & Leadership
- Training & Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- PPE Use
- Problem Resolution
- Team Management
- Basic Math
- People Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Certified Structural Welder, Iron Eagle Welding Academy *ALL POSITIONS*
- Certified Pipe Welder, Iron Eagle Welding Academy *ALL POSITIONS*
- Tig, stick, mig pipe and plate
- Certified open and closed root welds (mig,tig,stick)
- Osha 10 certification
- telehandler/forklift Certified
- Manlift Certified
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Lexicon agency
04.2024 - 05.2025
Ironworker
Skyhook enterprises/Bountiful steel
07.2023 - Current
Welder
Stoughton Trailers
12.2022 - 02.2023
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
06.2022 - 08.2022
Custom Welder
Myself
02.2019 - 08.2022
Master Pipe Welding
Iron Eagle Welding Academy
High School Diploma -
Rolla High School