Ryan Baez
Monroe,MI
Summary
An experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches and also adaptable to all types of situations to work productively with others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude in addition to obtaining the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 25
Detroit, MI
09.2016 - Current
- Cut metal components to required lengths using oxygen-acetylene torches, metabos, plasma cutter, and metal shears.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- 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.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Adjusted plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits and levels to align structural steel members vertically and horizontally.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
General Contractor's Helper
Various Contractors
Southeast/Metro Detroit MI
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Safely completed numerous demolition tasks for remodeling desires and specifications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned up construction sites by removing excess trash and debris, wiping down fixtures and windows and dusting ceilings and ceiling fans.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Helped with minor residential electrical fixtures, outlets, and switches.
- Pulled desired wire through holes, walls and floors to designated locations and tested circuits to complete functionality and efficiency.
- Removing and replacing shingles on numerous residential and commercial properties.
- Framing residential exterior and interior walls.
- Installed drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim, & exterior siding.
Education
Structural, Reinforcing, Rigging, Ornamental Iron
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center
Wixom, MI12.2021
No Degree - Business Administration
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIHigh School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MI05.2013
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Commercial Projects
- Training Junior Team Members
- Beam and Girder Connections
- Erection Drawing Assessments
- Hoisting Equipment and Assembly
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Visual Inspections
- Tools and Equipment
- Acetylene Torches
- Structure Erection
- Welding and Bolting
- Safe Work Practices
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Mathematical Computation
- Surface Grinding
- Forklift Operation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Heavy Labor
- Basic Equipment Operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Job Safety Analysis
- Creative Solutions
Certification
Certified Structural Welder in SMAW A-1 Applications
Qualified Signalperson
Certified Rigger
OSHA 30
First Aid/CPR/AED
Steel Erection/Subpart R
Scaffold Erector/Dismantler
Aerial Lift Training
MUST Safety Program complient
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 25
09.2016 - Current
General Contractor's Helper
Various Contractors
01.2014 - 08.2016
Structural, Reinforcing, Rigging, Ornamental Iron
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center
No Degree - Business Administration
Siena Heights University
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School