Joseph Vasquez
Union Ironworker
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Ironworker, Sheet Metal Specialist, and Certified Pipe Welder with extensive experience in steel frameworks, precise cutting, fitting, and welding. Proven leadership in supervising crews, mentoring apprentices, and maintaining job site safety. Adept at solving unexpected challenges, ensuring quality control, and enhancing team efficiency. Flexible individual qualified to assess projects for issues and the implementation of corrective measures. An experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 377 Ironworkers Union
02.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and Welding in various positions.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Supervised a six man crew.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Ensured project safety through diligent inspection of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
Sheet Metal Specialist
Styles Roofing
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Increased efficiency by being a team leader.
- Installed commercial roofing metal Tar and composition.
- Worked at a High level of productivity , hands on, team oriented.
Certified Pipe Welder
Lee Mechanical
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Applied advanced welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW to deliver high-quality results across diverse applications.
Fabrication Welder
Detroit Tool Metal Products
01.2001 - 04.2007
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Concrete Laborer
Roman Concrete
08.1994 - 03.1996
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
Education
Fullsail University
Orlando, FL 02.2020 - 05.2022
GED -
Licking Educational Program
Licking, MO06.2003
Skills
- Steel Erection
- Anchor Bolt Setting
- Crane Signaling
- Stud Welding
Accomplishments
I am a Graduate of Missouri weld institute. Master Pipe welder/ structural steel.
Certification
I am a Certified Welder through the state of California.
Cinematography is a loved hobby of mine.
I ve always had a passion for still Photos and Videography since I was a young child. My father worked in photography and was my inspiration to explore this field of arts.
Timeline
Fullsail University
02.2020 - 05.2022
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 377 Ironworkers Union
02.2011 - Current
Sheet Metal Specialist
Styles Roofing
10.2009 - 02.2011
Certified Pipe Welder
Lee Mechanical
02.2007 - 09.2009
Fabrication Welder
Detroit Tool Metal Products
01.2001 - 04.2007
Concrete Laborer
Roman Concrete
08.1994 - 03.1996
GED -
Licking Educational Program
I am a Certified Welder through the state of California.
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