Joshua Fanton
Milford
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Iron Worker/Rigger
Industrial Builders
Milford, UT
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Secured heavy loads using slings, chains, shackles, and hoisting equipment.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear, damage, and safe operating condition.
- Attached loads to cranes, derricks, and lifts following hand signal directions.
- Calculated load weight and balance to prevent shifting during movement.
- Positioned materials for safe lifting, transport, and precise placement.
- Followed site safety procedures and hazard controls during rigging activities.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Built and assembled structural iron components for a geothermal power plant project.
- Rigged structural steel components and prepared loads for crane lifts.
- Guided crane operators as loads moved from pickup points to designated landing locations.
- Used hand signals and radio communication to coordinate safe and efficient crane movements.
- Assisted with positioning and assembling structural components after landing.
- Operated or assisted with telehandlers and front-end loaders as needed.
- Worked closely with construction crews to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Followed site safety practices while performing physically demanding industrial construction work.
Rigger / Roustabout
Vortex Crane and Rigging
Milford, UT
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Rigged and guided crane loads from pickup points to designated drop locations.
- Communicated with crane operators using hand signals and radios.
- Performed roustabout work and general labor on drilling rig and completions-site operations.
- Supported fuel crew operations and tracked and logged fuel usage.
- Helped coordinate crew activities and keep workers focused on assigned responsibilities.
- Repaired pumps and assisted with mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
- Performed varied industrial labor tasks to support daily site operations.
- Adapted to changing work conditions while maintaining a focus on safety, teamwork, and productivity
Crew Member/Manager
McDonald's
Beaver, UT
2017 - 2020
- Helped manage daily restaurant operations and coordinate employee responsibilities.
- Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Handled cash, balanced registers, and completed bank drops.
- Helped maintain efficient workflow and resolve customer concerns.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
Education
GED -
Canyon View High School
Cedar City, UTSkills
Willing to travel out of state for the right opportunity
Interested in industrial construction, oilfield work, crane and rigging, plant projects, and shutdown/turnaround work
Comfortable working outdoors and in physically demanding environments
Mechanically inclined, with experience repairing pumps and troubleshooting equipment
Reliable team member who can also help coordinate crew activities
Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities and learn additional skills
Timeline
Iron Worker/Rigger
Industrial Builders
03.2025 - 07.2025
Rigger / Roustabout
Vortex Crane and Rigging
02.2024 - 03.2025
Crew Member/Manager
McDonald's
2017 - 2020
GED -
Canyon View High School