Mario Lopez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
At Local 377 Iron Union, a seasoned Journeyman Ironworker excelled in structural welding and leadership, enhancing team competency and project efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional skill in metal decking installation and mentorship, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications. Achieved significant improvements in workmanship quality and construction timelines through innovative practices and precise coordination.
Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 377 Iron Union
01.2008 - 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 aligning of steel components.
- Supervised 3-5 employees in 3 job locations.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Ensured project safety through diligent inspection of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
- Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Education
Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion - Metallurgical Engineering
American River College
Sacramento, CA06-2012
Skills
- Structural welding
- Sheet metal work
- Scaffold building
- Hand tools proficiency
- Construction safety
- Column connecting
- Metal decking installation
- Welding
- Scaffolding
- Blowtorches and equipment
- High rise ironworking
- Ornamental ironworking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 377 Iron Union
01.2008 - Current
Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion - Metallurgical Engineering
American River College
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