Silas Thompson
Baton Rouge ,LA
Summary
Skilled Ironworker with a proven track record at Turner Construction, demonstrating expertise in structural welding and a commitment to construction safety. Excelled in upholding high-quality craftsmanship standards, significantly expediting project timelines through efficient operation of heavy machinery. Renowned for mastering rigging techniques and crane signaling, ensuring project completion with minimal defects or rework required.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Iron Worker
Performance
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
Ironworker
Cajun Constructors Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Ironworker
Performance
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
Ironworker
Excel
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
Ironworker
Turner Construction
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Feliciana High School
Saint Francisville, LAWelding -
ABC
Baton Rouge, LA2022
Skills
- Construction safety
- Rigging techniques
- Structural bolting
- Structural welding
- OSHA compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Crane signaling
Timeline
Iron Worker
Performance
11.2024 - 02.2025
Ironworker
River Parish Contractors
03.2024 - 10.2024
Ironworker
Cajun Constructors Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2024
Ironworker
Performance
05.2022 - 01.2023
Ironworker
Excel
05.2021 - 04.2022
Ironworker
Turner Construction
07.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
West Feliciana High School
Welding -
ABC
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