LOUISHA WILLIAMS
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Ironworker
Ironworker local 433
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 09.2024
- Inspected structural steel connections for accuracy and compliance with applicable codes.
- Operated oxy-fuel cutting equipment to cut metal components to size.
- Welded parts together using shielded metal arc welding process.
- Assembled and bolted structural steel frames using power tools and lifting devices.
- Connected column bases, beam splices, girders, trusses, columns, joists, decking systems and other related components of the structure.
- Grouted anchor bolts into masonry or concrete foundations according to specified plans.
- Installed ornamental iron fixtures such as stairs, railings, ladders.
- Repaired existing ironwork by replacing worn or broken parts.
- Utilized rigging techniques when hoisting large objects into place.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Wrote and submitted detailed project reports and evaluated completed work via visual inspection to confirm safety and quality of work.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Construction Worker
Arena Staffing
Burbank, CA
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
Terminal Operator
ITS Conglobal
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate records of cargo and inventory transactions.
- Inspected containers for damage or discrepancies before loading or unloading.
- Performed routine maintenance on terminal equipment such as checking fluid levels and greasing parts.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of all vehicles used in daily operations.
- Utilized computer systems to track shipments and generate reports regarding shipment status.
- Maintained daily logbooks for maintenance and vessel line-ups.
- Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting and offloading of product.
- Performed functions with required repeated bending, standing and reaching.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations for hazardous material handling.
- Monitored loading and unloading operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Maintenance Welder
Custom Alloy
City Of Industry, CA
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed welding maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of equipment using cutting torches or grinding tools.
- Measured dimensions of completed welds to verify conformance to standards.
- Ensured a safe work environment at all times by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Operated various shop tools such as grinders, drills, saws, shears, presses.
Education
Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion (DOL) - Field Structural Ironworker
California Field Ironworkers Training Facility
La Palma, CA09-2019
High School Diploma -
Southern California Independent Educational Studie
Lancaster, CA05-2004
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Load Calculation
- Hand and power tools
- Teamwork and Communication
- Rigging Preparation
- Job Planning
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Steel component alignments
- Job site preparation
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Structural welding
- Construction safety
- Parts Fabrication
- Effective customer communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Fall protection
- Risk Management
- Quality Control
Certification
OSHA 10 Issued 12/3/2021
OSHA 30 Issued 6/12/2024
QUALIFIED RIGGER Issued 06/08/2018
EM 385-1-1 Issued 10/24/2022
FORKLIFT SAFETY Issued 12/10/2014
ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE Issued 12/14/2021
L.A. CITY CERTIFIED WELDER Issued 01/14/2021
Timeline
Construction Worker
Arena Staffing
02.2022 - 07.2024
Terminal Operator
ITS Conglobal
03.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Welder
Custom Alloy
03.2020 - 10.2020
Structural Ironworker
Ironworker local 433
05.2014 - 09.2024
OSHA 10 Issued 12/3/2021
OSHA 30 Issued 6/12/2024
QUALIFIED RIGGER Issued 06/08/2018
EM 385-1-1 Issued 10/24/2022
FORKLIFT SAFETY Issued 12/10/2014
ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE Issued 12/14/2021
L.A. CITY CERTIFIED WELDER Issued 01/14/2021
Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion (DOL) - Field Structural Ironworker
California Field Ironworkers Training Facility
High School Diploma -
Southern California Independent Educational Studie
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