Jacob Lox
Glasford,IL
Summary
Skilled structural iron and steel worker with hands-on experience in assembling and installing iron or steel girders, columns, and other structures to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and ability to read and follow blueprints accurately. Demonstrated strength in welding, cutting, positioning, and securing of steel bars or mesh in concrete construction; contributed to successful completion of projects by ensuring structures are robust and compliant with all regulations. Known for reliability, teamwork skills, and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in challenging environments. Adaptable individual boasting a background in analyzing blueprints, specifications and sketches. A motivated Ironworker with experience implementing corrective actions to alleviate project issues.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
Ironworkers Local 112
Peoria, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
- Trained new personnel in safe operating procedures for all necessary tools and machinery used on the job site.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or between workers and management when needed.
- Ordered supplies such as bolts, nuts, rigging gear. when needed.
- Reviewed plans prior to beginning construction projects so that any discrepancies could be addressed before starting work.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Regulatory Man
Pan Handle Pipe Line
Bartonville, IL
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment, including motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
- Installed new equipment and maintained existing machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected buildings and other structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Replaced defective parts on a variety of mechanical devices using hand tools or power tools.
- Responded to emergency calls from tenants regarding broken pipes or malfunctioning appliances.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing work activities.
- Recorded daily maintenance logs detailing any completed tasks or repairs.
- Provided assistance to contractors on site when needed.
- Ordered supplies for maintenance projects as required.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
Ironworker Foreman
Ironworkers Local 112
Peoria, IL
05.2003 - 10.2019
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers 112
Glasford, IL
05.2000 - 05.2003
- Assisted experienced ironworkers in the construction of bridges, buildings, and other structures.
- Helped to erect steel columns, beams, and girders.
- Set up and operated welding machines to weld components together.
- Installed metal decking on floors or roofs of buildings.
- Cut and bent reinforcing bars with hand tools such as shears and benders.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the size and shape of structural steel needed for a project.
- Used cranes to hoist large pieces of steel into place during installation process.
Education
Journeyman Ironworkers Card - Ironworking
Ironworkers Local 112
East Peoria, IL05-2003
High School Diploma -
Illini Bluffs High School
Glasford, IL06-1996
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Structural welding
- Concrete reinforcement
- Precision measuring
- Safety awareness
- Fall protection
- OSHA Regulations
- Metal Fabrication
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Metal decking installation
- Heavy Lifting
- Job Planning
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Rigging Preparation
- Crane rigging
- Rebar installation
- Hand tools operation
Certification
Certified Welder
Affiliations
Hunting,Fishing,Camping with my family.
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
Ironworkers Local 112
10.2020 - Current
Regulatory Man
Pan Handle Pipe Line
10.2019 - 10.2020
Ironworker Foreman
Ironworkers Local 112
05.2003 - 10.2019
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers 112
05.2000 - 05.2003
Certified Welder
Journeyman Ironworkers Card - Ironworking
Ironworkers Local 112
High School Diploma -
Illini Bluffs High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Illinois Central College
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