Michael Marichalar
San Juan,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and professional Journeyman Ironworker with extensive experience, excelling in structural steel erection and compliance with OSHA standards. Proven track record in blueprint reading and crane signaling, ensuring precision in all projects, Adept at fostering a culture of safety while delivering exceptional quality in construction outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
McDermott
Port Arthur
10.2025 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installation.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Collaborated with crane operators to ensure precise load movements.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
Ironworker Foreman
PCL Construction
Orange, Texas
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised ironworking crews during construction and repair projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations on job sites.
- Coordinated material deliveries and managed inventory levels.
- Interpreted blueprints to plan ironwork layout and installation.
- Conducted regular inspections of work quality and safety practices.
- 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.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Bechtel
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Secured steel components together, using a variety of fastening methods, including bolting and riveting techniques.
- Erected, structural, steel columns, beams, trusses stairs, ladders, and handrails according to job specifications.
- Conducted safety meetings prior to beginning any task, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations during each shift worked.
- Identified explained, and performed crane hand signals.
- Performed layout and fabrication of structural, steel components using blueprint, sketches and verbal instructions.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Turner
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed maintenance on cranes used on construction sites according to manufacturers instructions.
- Erected, structural, steel columns, beams, trusses stairs, ladders, and handrails according to job specifications.
- Cleaned finished products after installation was complete removed debris from worksite upon project conclusion.
- Verified vertical and horizontal alignment of structural members using plum, bobs, laser, equipment, or levels.
- Hoisted steel beams, girders and columns into place using cranes and signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
IPS
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted safety meetings prior to beginning any task, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations during each shift worked.
- Performed maintenance on cranes used on construction sites according to manufacturers instructions.
- Assembled hoisted equipment and rigging to move heavy equipment and materials.
- Connected columns beams and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and gutters according to blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Brown & Root
Port Arthur, Texas
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Set up rigging equipment, including hoist, and slings to lift heavy material into place.
- Executed a variety of tasks related to installing various types of precast wall systems, including setting anchors and pouring grout.
- Inspected all work, completed by self or others for quality assurance purposes.
- Operated forklift to move materials around the job site safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks utilizing crane operations and hoisting devices as needed.
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Turner
Free Port, Texas
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Set up rigging equipment, including hoist slings to lift heavy material into place.
- Fabricated and assembled metal forms to create structures such as bridges, building, towers, and girders.
- Operated forklifts to move materials around job, site safely and efficiently.
- Performed layout and fabrication, obstructional, steel components using blueprint, sketches and verbal instructions.
- Identified explained, and performed crane hand signals.
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
TIC
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks, utilizing crane operations and hoisting devices as needed.
- Set up rigging equipment, including hoist, and slings to lift heavy material into place.
- Erected, structural, steel columns, beams, trusses stairs, ladders, and handrails according to job specification.
- Operated forklift to move materials around job, site safely and efficiently.
- Identified explained, and performed crane hand signals.
- Used drift pins or spud wrenches to align boat holes and steer members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Skills
- Structural steel erection
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Basic Rigging
- Crane signaling
- Bolt torquing
- Fall protection
- Construction safety
- Column erection
- OSHA compliance
- MWEP
- Forklift
Certification
- NCCER, 20414395
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
McDermott
10.2025 - Current
Ironworker Foreman
PCL Construction
03.2025 - 10.2025
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Bechtel
08.2024 - 03.2025
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Turner
07.2023 - 04.2024
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
IPS
03.2022 - 02.2023
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Brown & Root
10.2020 - 03.2021
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
Turner
01.2019 - 05.2019
JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER
TIC
05.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School