Lionel Estrada
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Ironworker with Kiewit, skilled in steel erection and crane signaling. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency and reducing waste through process improvements. Adept at mentoring junior ironworkers, fostering teamwork, and ensuring safety compliance while delivering high-quality structural frameworks ahead of schedule.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Kiewit
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to ensure secure connections and structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex rigging and lifting procedures safely.
- Inspected work for compliance with safety standards, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Coordinated with project managers to align workflows with project timelines and deliverables.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced material waste on-site.
- Led project teams in completing tasks ahead of schedule while maintaining quality standards.
- Trained junior ironworkers on best practices in safety protocols and construction techniques.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Supervised Number employees in Type job locations.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Education
No Degree - Architectural Drafting
Lamar University
Port Arthur, TXHigh School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Port Arthur, TX05.1978
Skills
- Steel erection
- Anchor bolt setting
- Crane signaling
- Stud welding
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Kiewit
10.2024 - 09.2025
No Degree - Architectural Drafting
Lamar University
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School