Luis Torres
Union,NJ
Summary
Dedicated ironworking professional with a strong focus on team coordination and quality assurance. Known for successfully managing multiple construction projects while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
Skanska USA Civil
Harrison, New Jersey
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures for various construction projects.
- Installed steel beams and columns using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Operated heavy machinery for lifting and positioning steel components.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure job site environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate project execution.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in training new workers on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Supervised daily ironworking operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated crew activities and assigned tasks based on project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate material handling.
- Trained new ironworkers on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with project managers to align schedules and deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations during all work phases.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with crew members to review safety protocols and discuss any potential hazards or risks associated with the project.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency while minimizing waste during construction processes.
- Trained new personnel in safe operating procedures for all necessary tools and machinery used on the job site.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product specifications or delivery schedules.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or between workers and management when needed.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting activities throughout the duration of each project.
- Wrote and submitted detailed project reports and evaluated completed work via visual inspection to confirm safety and quality of work.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Identified reinforcing rod quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers in order to obtain competitive pricing on materials required for projects.
- Implemented cost control measures where possible without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
- Scheduled regular maintenance inspections for equipment such as cranes, hoists, and forklifts, ensuring that they were kept in good working condition at all times.
- Investigated accidents and incidents occurring on job sites in order to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Reinforced concrete via cables and pre-and post-tensioning techniques on arenas and parking garages.
- Ordered supplies such as bolts, nuts, rigging gear. when needed.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
Structural Ironworker
Cornell crane and steel
Westville, NJ
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Operated cranes and hoisting equipment to position steel structures accurately.
- Installed and anchored steel beams, columns, and trusses according to blueprints.
Ironworker Foreman
Danunzios group inc
South Plainfield, New Jersey
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervised daily ironworking operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated crew activities and assigned tasks based on project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate material handling.
- Trained new ironworkers on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with project managers to align schedules and deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations during all work phases.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with crew members to review safety protocols and discuss any potential hazards or risks associated with the project.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency while minimizing waste during construction processes.
- Trained new personnel in safe operating procedures for all necessary tools and machinery used on the job site.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product specifications or delivery schedules.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or between workers and management when needed.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting activities throughout the duration of each project.
- Wrote and submitted detailed project reports and evaluated completed work via visual inspection to confirm safety and quality of work.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Identified reinforcing rod quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers in order to obtain competitive pricing on materials required for projects.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Implemented cost control measures where possible without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
- Scheduled regular maintenance inspections for equipment such as cranes, hoists, and forklifts, ensuring that they were kept in good working condition at all times.
- Ordered supplies such as bolts, nuts, rigging gear. when needed.
- Reinforced concrete via cables and pre-and post-tensioning techniques on arenas and parking garages.
- Investigated accidents and incidents occurring on job sites in order to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Ironworker Foreman
Metropolitan walters
New York, New York
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily ironworking operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated crew activities and assigned tasks based on project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate material handling.
- Trained new ironworkers on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with project managers to align schedules and deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations during all work phases.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with crew members to review safety protocols and discuss any potential hazards or risks associated with the project.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency while minimizing waste during construction processes.
- Trained new personnel in safe operating procedures for all necessary tools and machinery used on the job site.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product specifications or delivery schedules.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or between workers and management when needed.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting activities throughout the duration of each project.
- Wrote and submitted detailed project reports and evaluated completed work via visual inspection to confirm safety and quality of work.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Identified reinforcing rod quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers in order to obtain competitive pricing on materials required for projects.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Implemented cost control measures where possible without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
- Scheduled regular maintenance inspections for equipment such as cranes, hoists, and forklifts, ensuring that they were kept in good working condition at all times.
- Ordered supplies such as bolts, nuts, rigging gear. when needed.
- Reinforced concrete via cables and pre-and post-tensioning techniques on arenas and parking garages.
- Investigated accidents and incidents occurring on job sites in order to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Education
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Degree - Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 11
Springfield, NJ 09.1999 - 11.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Touro College
New York (City), NYSkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Steel fabrication
- Crane operation
- Welding techniques
- Project management
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Space planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Time management
- Hazard assessment
- Delivery coordination
- Structural welding
- Rigging techniques
- Steel erection
- Metal fabrication
- Assignment delegation
- Quality control
- OSHA regulations
- Parts fabrication
- Girder installation
- Heavy lifting
- Crane signaling
- Specification review
- Job site coordination
- Structural inspection
- Concrete reinforcement
- Pre-engineered metal buildings
- Component alignment
- Ornamental ironwork
- Fall protection
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Hand tools operation
- Column connection
- Bridge construction
- Steel component alignments
- Job planning
- Beam installation
- Beam placement
- Metal decking installation
- Aerial work platform
- Elevated work platform set up
- Grating installation
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Welding
- Scaffolding
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Rigging preparation
- Rebar installation
- Effective customer communication
- Rebar cutting
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- OSHA compliance
- Decking installation
- Erection drawing assessments
- Column connecting
- High rise ironworking
- Rod-bending machines
- Pre-engineered buildings
- Equipment Repair
- Risk management
- Blueprint reading
- Safety measures
- Ornamental ironworking
- Structural bolting
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Crane rigging
- Anchor bolt setting
- Stud welding
- Job site preparation
- Component inspection
- Joist installation
- Construction safety
- Post-tensioning
- Column erection
- Industrial maintenance, twic card, swac,transit,amtrak, ncco signal men, fcaw,smaw,smawE-2 license welder, drug test result, osha, physical test result,
Certification
Twic ,swac, smaw,smawE-2 stainless, fcaw,aws welding license, ncco, signal men for cranes license, osha, rigging license , fork lift, high reach lifts, scaffolding,,, hoist operations and mechanic, confined space certificate, ppe certified, boom lifts.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
Skanska USA Civil
02.2024 - 09.2025
Structural Ironworker
Cornell crane and steel
03.2023 - 01.2024
Ironworker Foreman
Danunzios group inc
01.2023 - 11.2023
Ironworker Foreman
Metropolitan walters
07.2018 - 12.2022
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Degree - Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 11
09.1999 - 11.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Touro College