Ryan Thernes
Stanton
Summary
Detail-oriented ironworker delivering high-quality steel fabrication and structural installation. Strong background in OSHA compliance and safety inspections, ready to leverage expertise in mentoring teams and enhancing job site safety.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
Local #512
2016 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, for material handling.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
Boilermaker
Local #647
2014 - 2016
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using blueprints and technical drawings.
- Operated welding equipment to join components, ensuring structural integrity.
- Conducted inspections on completed projects for adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot fabrication issues effectively.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
Iron Workers
Local #27
2008 - 2014
- Fabricated and installed structural steel components according to project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout and assembly procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices on job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery including cranes, hoists, and forklifts for material handling.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
Education
Certificate -
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND2006
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
Milton, ND05-2000
Associate of Science -
ND State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND2002
Skills
- Construction safety
- Rigging techniques
- Structural bolting
- OSHA compliance
- Structural welding
- Rigging preparation
- Welding
- Detail iron work
- Ornamental iron work
- 3 years of coal chute experience
- Steel fabrication
- Steel erection
- Tube fitting and milling
Timeline
Ironworker
Local #512
2016 - Current
Boilermaker
Local #647
2014 - 2016
Iron Workers
Local #27
2008 - 2014
Certificate -
University of Mary
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
Associate of Science -
ND State College of Science