Rufus T. Spann

Ironworker Foreman

Ironworkers Local 27

05.1998 - Current

Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.