Jody Goyette
Mohawk,NY
Summary
Dynamic Structural Steel Foreman with extensive experience at George's Welding LLC, excelling in construction supervision and quality control. Proven track record of enhancing project efficiency through innovative process improvements and effective team leadership. Committed to safety and compliance, fostering a collaborative environment while mentoring junior welders to achieve high standards in steel fabrication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Steel Foreman
George's Welding LLC
Sauquoit, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of welding projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control measures.
- Led a team of 15 welders in executing complex fabrication tasks, promoting collaboration and efficient workflows.
- Developed training programs for new hires, enhancing skills in welding techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste and increased project turnaround time.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites, identifying potential hazards and enforcing compliance with regulations.
- Achieved timely completion of projects through rigorous monitoring of progress and proactive problem solving.
- Implemented preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime and prolong service life without compromising performance levels.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on codes, guidelines, and best practices in the field of steel construction.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, and addressing issues promptly.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine designs, ensuring accurate execution of complex steel structures.
Construction Lull Operator
George's Welding LLC
Sauquoit, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Coordinated loading and unloading of materials, optimizing space utilization on construction sites.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Coordinated equipment logistics for multiple projects with 3 or more companies, ensuring timely delivery and setup on-site.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, minimizing disruption to operations through quick resolutions.
- Hoisted steel in accordance to blue prints.
Structural Welder
George's Welding LLC
Sauquoit, NY
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring safety protocols were consistently followed.
- Inspected welds for structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted maintenance on welding tools to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall welding efficiency and quality.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Used MIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poland Central School
Poland, NY06-2001
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Steel fabrication
- OSHA regulations
- Structural steel
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
- Rigging preparation
- Erection drawing assessments
- Hand tools operation
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Site inspections
- Material procurement
Certification
- Certified Welder AWS D1.1 Structural Steel 3G Vertical
- Certified Welder AWS D1.3 Sheet Steel ASTM A563- ASTM A36
- OSHA-10 Construction Safety and Health
- Hot Work Safety Certificate(NFPA)
- Certified Aerial Boomlift 3b (Mobile)
Timeline
Structural Steel Foreman
George's Welding LLC
09.2021 - Current
Construction Lull Operator
George's Welding LLC
09.2012 - Current
Structural Welder
George's Welding LLC
09.2012 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Poland Central School