John Edwards
Ironworker
Cedar Bluff,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
Crowder Industrial Construction
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- 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.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Ironworker
Bracken Construction
Columbus, MS
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
- 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.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
Ironworker
CB&I, Chicago Bridge & Iron
The Woodlands, TX
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
Ironworker
Continental Construction Corp
Memphis, TN
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- 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.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
Ironworker
Sprit Construction
Green Bay, WI
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Ironworker
RK Wallace Construction
Jayees, MS
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
Education
Drafting And Design
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MSHigh School Diploma -
West Point High School
West Point, MS05.1991
Skills
- Metal Decking Installation
- Column Connecting
- Signal Flagging
- Structure Erection
- Blueprint Reading
- Safe Work Practices
- Workplace Safety
- Hoisting Equipment and Assembly
- Operational Safety
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Beam and Girder Connections
- Heavy Labor
Timeline
Ironworker
Crowder Industrial Construction
08.2021 - 03.2022
Ironworker
Bracken Construction
06.2018 - 03.2021
Ironworker
CB&I, Chicago Bridge & Iron
05.2017 - 05.2018
Ironworker
Continental Construction Corp
06.2016 - 04.2017
Ironworker
Sprit Construction
10.2015 - 05.2016
Ironworker
RK Wallace Construction
01.2010 - 10.2015
Drafting And Design
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
West Point High School
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