Hi, I’m
Jake Gouin
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability. Personable, used to working outdoors and approaching 10 years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
C+B Glass, Inc.
Journeyman Ironworker
06.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Prepared surfaces by sweeping away debris, scrubbing glass and applying chemicals.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of hazards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Met or exceeded company-defined quality and production goals.
Beson & Houle LLC
Journeyman Ironworker
05.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Uber
Uber Partner
10.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.
Journeyman Ironworker
03.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
Harris Rebar
Journeyman Ironworker Supervisor
02.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- 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.
Sweet Basil
Kitchen Hand
11.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI
Some College (No Degree) from Psychology
Eastern Gateway Community CollegeSteubenville, OH
Associate of Arts
06.2024
Skills
- Metal Decking Installation
- Elevated Work Platform Set up
- Welding
- Job Site Preparation
- Blueprint Reading
- Job Planning
- Rigging Preparation
- Column Connecting
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
C+B Glass, Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023
Journeyman Ironworker
Beson & Houle LLC
05.2023 - 06.2023
Uber Partner
Uber
10.2022 - 03.2023
Journeyman Ironworker
C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.
03.2022 - 10.2022
Journeyman Ironworker Supervisor
Harris Rebar
02.2022 - 05.2022
Kitchen Hand
Sweet Basil
11.2021 - 02.2022
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Some College (No Degree) from Psychology
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate of Arts