Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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MIGUEL A Cardenas

Reading,PA

Summary

Structural foreman / ironworker / welder

structural ironworker, welder and structural foreman with extensive field experience in structural steel erection, welding, rigging, blueprint interpretation and crew supervision.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Steel Equipment • Welding Machines • Cutting Torches • Chain Falls • Come-Alongs • Slings • Shackles • Impact Guns • Elevators/Aerial Lifts • Forklifts

Skilled in leading crews, coordinating daily field operations, maintaining safety standards and ensuring structural work is completed according to plans , specifications and project schedule.

Strong knowledge of Osha / Msha safety requirements, structural connections welding procedures and job site coordination.

Journeyman reinforcing ironworker with several years of diverse ironwork experience. Reinforcing expert with record of safe and durable completion of multiple structures using various techniques. Exceptional leader, mentor and individual performer with proven success at meeting any construction site challenge.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Ironworker Foreman

Rcc services
Ashland, Kentucky
11.2019 - 06.2026
  • Lead crews of ironworkers and other construction personnel according to project requirements.
  • Supervised and coordinated structural crews, ensuring safety and productivity in daily operations.
  • Conduct daily morning safety meetings and communicate jobsite hazards, work plans, and safety procedures.
  • Ensure structural work is performed safely and according to project specifications and company procedures.
  • Inspect jobsite conditions, structural components, motorized equipment, and hand tools before work.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and structural drawings to coordinate installation activities.
  • Coordinated work areas, manpower, materials, and equipment to optimize daily production activities.
  • Communicate with supervisors and crew members to resolve field issues and maintain production schedules.

Ironworker, group leader

Dmg group
Cheyenne, Wyoming
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Led crew of 5 employees in structural steel and industrial construction projects, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
  • Coordinated daily work activities and ensured assigned tasks were completed safely and efficiently.
  • Assisted with structural steel installation, material handling, and equipment setup.
  • Operated forklifts to load and unload trucks and safely move structural steel and materials throughout the jobsite.
  • Coordinated daily work activities to complete assigned tasks on schedule while maintaining safety protocols.
  • Assisted in structural steel installation and material handling, facilitating efficient equipment setup.
  • Maintained a safe and organized work area while meeting production requirements.

Ironworker labor

Big bull construction
Odessa, Texas
01.2016 - 11.2018

Executed structural steel erection, connecting, bolting, and material installation to ensure structural integrity.

Installed and connected structural steel components per blueprints and project specifications to meet safety and quality standards.

Performed stick welding (SMAW) in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and materials at jobsite. with tools, equipment, structural steel, and jobsite supplies.

Assisted with rigging, lifting, positioning, and securing structural steel components.

Performed cutting and fabrication using hand torches, power saws, and other construction tools.

Operated forklifts and boom lifts for material handling and jobsite operations.

Assisted with rigging, lifting, and positioning structural steel components.

Skills

  • Structural Steel Erection
  • Structural Welding
  • Stick Welding / mig and aluminum
  • Blueprint & Drawing Reading
  • Structural Connections
  • Rigging & Material Handling
  • Crew Leadership & Supervision
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Forklift & Boom Lift Operation
  • Steel Component Installation
  • Component Assembly
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Truck Loading & Unloading
  • Daily Safety Meetings
  • Equipment & Tool Inspections

Certification

  • Osha 30
  • Msha part 46
  • Forklift Certification
  • Safty essentially
  • Commonwealth of Virginia

Timeline

Ironworker Foreman

Rcc services
11.2019 - 06.2026

Ironworker, group leader

Dmg group
01.2019 - 11.2019

Ironworker labor

Big bull construction
01.2016 - 11.2018
MIGUEL A Cardenas