Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
*ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Timeline
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Michael Myles

Utica,MS

Summary

Journeyman ironworker and welder with a strong background in structural steel, rigging, crane signaling, and safe jobsite work. Hands-on experience includes MIG, TIG, stick welding, oxy-fuel cutting, forklift operation, and material handling, with a steady focus on quality, safety, and dependable work.

Overview

11
11
Certifications
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

International Union of Operating Engineers 624
Richland, Mississippi
11.2025 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move materials across union training and equipment areas.
  • Inspected forklifts before shifts for safety and mechanical issues.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight for shop and yard operations.
  • Secured loads using pallets, straps, and proper balance techniques.
  • Followed safety rules during indoor and outdoor material handling tasks.
  • Staged supplies for instructors, apprentices, and maintenance crews.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate deliveries and pickups.

Journeyman Ironworker

Local 623 Ironworkers
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2013 - Current
  • Ensured adherence to quality standards in erecting steel frameworks for diverse structures.
  • Assembled structural steel for commercial projects.
  • Led crew in proper rigging setup and inspection, enhancing safety and compliance.
  • Followed OSHA safety rules and employer rigging procedures on the job site.
  • Performed precise cutting to maintain consistent workmanship quality.
  • Safely disassembled rigging equipment after each production.
  • Responded to emergency breakdowns and restored equipment operation.
  • Leveraged 15 years of Nuclear Red Badge experience across multiple facilities to uphold operational excellence.

-Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant, Port Gibson

-Columbia Station, Washington State

-South Texas Project

-Palo Verde, Arizona

-River Bend-Baton Rouge, LA

Waterford 3- Kilona,LA

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Welder

Rowan Letourneau
Vicksburg, MS
02.1997 - 08.2010
  • Welded structural metal components for Rowan Letourneau fabrication projects.
  • Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings for precise weld placement.
  • Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment in shop settings.
  • Inspected welds for defects using visual checks and measuring tools.
  • Prepared joints by grinding, cutting, and cleaning base materials.
  • Repaired worn parts and rebuilt metal assemblies for Rowan Letourneau.
  • Mentored junior welders on proper techniques and shop standards.
  • Followed safety procedures and maintained clean work areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MS
05-1994

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safety inspections
  • Load management
  • Material handling
  • Load securing
  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory control
  • Logistics coordination
  • Shipping logistics
  • Material logistics
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Fall protection
  • Team coordination

Certification

Certified signalperson

*ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

* QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Knowledge of using machines and tools.
  • On the job training education on Safety and Fire watch.
  • Twic badge, Osha 10 Safety card, Osha30

Timeline

Forklift Operator

International Union of Operating Engineers 624
11.2025 - Current

Journeyman Ironworker

Local 623 Ironworkers
05.2013 - Current

Welder

Rowan Letourneau
02.1997 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School
Michael Myles