Jarrod Higbee
Goodyear ,United States
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with Number years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Professional Ironworker with focus on delivering high-quality results and ensuring safety standards. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in structural steel erection, welding, and blueprint reading. Known for leadership, reliability, and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Ability to apply a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience in various types of GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, & GTAW welding techniques. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
Arc Steel LLC
Maricopa, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation for efficient project completion.
- Trained and mentored junior ironworkers in techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted inspections of materials and finished products for compliance with specifications.
- Improved workflow efficiency by implementing best practices in steel erection processes.
- Collaborated with project managers to align on timelines and deliverables for construction projects.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly, minimizing delays and maintaining project momentum.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
Iron Worker
True North Development
Phoenix, AZ
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial and residential projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate installation of steel frameworks.
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, to transport materials on job sites.
- Conducted safety inspections and adhered to OSHA regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Led team efforts in complex installations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
Carpenter
Kowalski Construction
Glendale, AZ
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Repairing damaged homes to include structures, drywall and paint.
Welder
Fire Training Structures
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment with precision to ensure strong welds.
- Conducted routine inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Trained junior welders on techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment adhering to safety regulations consistently.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Aircraft Structural Repair
United States Army
Fairbanks, AK
09.2010 - 10.2020
- Maintained all sheet metal and structural parts
Education
Diploma - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Avondale, Arizona10.2021
High School - undefined
Sinagua High School
Flagstaff, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Computer literate
- Steel erection
- Crane signaling
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Heavy lifting
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Rigging techniques
- Quality control
- Blueprint interpretation
- OSHA regulations
- Parts fabrication
- Hand tools operation
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Column connecting
- Steel fabrication
- Safety measures
- Metal decking installation
- Welding
- Job site preparation
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- OSHA compliance
- Rigging preparation
- Equipment Repair
- Risk management
- Crane operation
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Beam installation
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Crane rigging
- Erection drawing assessments
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Site safety
- Self control and integrity
- Safe operating procedures
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Heavy equipment operations
- Tool operation
Certification
SMAW 3G and 4G
MILITARY
- Branch: United States Army
- Highest Rank: SPC
- From: Sep 2010
- To: Oct 2020
- Current Status: National Guard
- Reserve Obligation: 3 years
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
Arc Steel LLC
08.2023 - Current
Iron Worker
True North Development
02.2023 - 08.2023
Welder
Fire Training Structures
02.2022 - 02.2023
Carpenter
Kowalski Construction
11.2020 - 02.2022
Aircraft Structural Repair
United States Army
09.2010 - 10.2020
Diploma - Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
High School - undefined
Sinagua High School