Ruben Espinoza
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Adept at optimizing construction timelines and material usage, my tenure at IronWorkers Local 377 honed my skills in steel erection, crane signaling, and effective team leadership. By fostering collaboration and emphasizing safety, I contributed to the successful completion of numerous projects, demonstrating a keen ability to interpret blueprints and mentor apprentices. Construction professional prepared for challenging roles in structural assembly and fabrication. Extensive experience in erecting steel frameworks and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for fostering teamwork and delivering reliable results, adaptable to changing project demands. Key skills include blueprint interpretation and welding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
IronWorkers Local 377
01.2011 - Current
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Optimized material usage with careful planning and precise measurements, minimizing waste on each project.
- Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
- Contributed to efficient project completion by expertly interpreting blueprints and following specifications.
- Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between contractors by effectively communicating progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Ensured project safety through diligent inspection of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Safeguarded fellow workers from potential hazards by diligently maintaining proper fall protection systems during all phases of construction activity.
- Achieved lasting connections between materials using skilled techniques such as riveting, welding, and bolting.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Increased team productivity by coordinating tasks with fellow ironworkers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Supervised 6 employees in 40 job locations.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
Education
GED -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Steel Erection
- Anchor Bolt Setting
- Crane Signaling
- Stud Welding
- Structural welding
- Beam Placement
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Bridge Construction
- Rigging Techniques
- Post-Tensioning Systems
- Ornamental Ironwork
- Grating Installation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Fall protection
- Tower Crane Assembly
- Rebar installation
- Bolt Torquing
- Column connecting
- Welding
Certification
FCAW-S -B1A
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
IronWorkers Local 377
01.2011 - Current
FCAW-S -B1A
GED -
Santa Rosa Junior College
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