JEFF COFFIN
120 3rd Street Nw Beulah,ND
Summary
Construction professional prepared to contribute to high-stakes projects. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, welding, and safe handling of heavy materials, driving successful project outcomes. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently achieving project goals.
Professional ironwork specialist adept at structural assembly, welding, and blueprint interpretation. Proven track record in ensuring safety standards and delivering high-quality results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving project goals. Reliable, flexible, and skilled in handling evolving job requirements.
Experienced with reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly. Utilizes welding and cutting tools to fit and secure metal structures. Strong understanding of safety protocols and teamwork to deliver quality results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Ironworker
Local 512
Bismarck, ND
04.2008 - 06.2025
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise installations.
- Operated cranes and rigging equipment for efficient material handling.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a secure work environment.
- Mentored junior ironworkers in best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with project managers to optimize workflow and meet deadlines.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
Installer
Betze Dearborn
Houston, TX
02.2001 - 11.2001
- Clean and purify water systems.
Welder
Letso’s
Houston, TX
06.1998 - 02.2001
- Light gage steel.
- Black iron welding and installation.
- Commercial HVAC installation.
- New construction and remodeling of ducts.
Welder
Krogh Welding
Escondido, CA
03.1995 - 05.1998
- Structural fabrication.
- Light gage sheet metal.
- Built to blueprint specs.
- Custom fabrication in shop.
- Ornamental custom design work.
- Installation of fences.
Welder/Foreman
Southern Delta Metal Fabrication
San Diego, CA
02.1990 - 03.1995
- Shop fabrication and all phases of welding.
- Finish work on stainless.
- Custom built to specs for military contracts.
- Layout and detail work.
- Worked all phases of ship board habitability and repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohall High
Mohall, ND05.1985
Skills
Tig, stick, fluxcore, hiliarc, aluminum, light gage, layout and fabrication, read and work form blueprints, sheet metal layout and design, sheet metal fabrication, stainless steel finish work, install and fabricate duct work, commercial and residential, precision shop fabrication and layout
Nibbers, shear, strippit punch press, plazma cutters (portable & programmable), all sheet metal hand tools, power rollers, press brakes, unishear
Timeline
Union Ironworker
Local 512
04.2008 - 06.2025
Installer
Betze Dearborn
02.2001 - 11.2001
Welder
Letso’s
06.1998 - 02.2001
Welder
Krogh Welding
03.1995 - 05.1998
Welder/Foreman
Southern Delta Metal Fabrication
02.1990 - 03.1995
High School Diploma -
Mohall High