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Thomas Barret

Auburn,WA

Summary

Dynamic Journeyman Ironworker Foreman with extensive experience at Apex Steel Inc, excelling in structural steel installation and project management. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and train apprentices, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient project completion. Skilled in blueprint reading and problem-solving, driving successful outcomes in complex construction environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Ironworker Foreman

Apex Steel Inc
Kirkland, WA
02.2025 - Current
  • Fabricated and installed structural steel components for commercial and industrial projects.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate layout and assembly of materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized worksite.
  • Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with workplace regulations and standards.
  • Utilized welding equipment to join metal parts securely during construction processes.
  • Assisted in training apprentices on safe practices and proper use of tools.
  • Monitored project timelines to support efficient workflow and timely project completion.
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
  • Transported material manually or with the aid of hoists or cranes.
  • Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
  • Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.

Ironworker Foreman

J&B fabricators
Auburn , Wa
11.2014 - 01.2022

Daily task include but not limited to:

  • Received and offloaded materials.
  • Layout per structural/architectural blueprints
  • Installation of structural steel members.
  • Weld structural steel per print
  • Communicate with General contractor
  • Attend sub contractor meeting to discuss schedule and install process.
  • communicate with engineers about proble,s and solutions.
  • communicate with superintendents/ project engineers on progress and direction.
  • Paperwork: job safety analysis, fall protection plan/pick plan ect.

Owner Operator

Washington Waterproofing
Puyallup, WA
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Installation of commercial new construction, below-grade waterproofing.
  • Estimator
  • Billing
  • Material Delivery

Education

GED -

Highline College
Seattle, WA
04-2007

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety compliance
  • Welding techniques
  • Structural steel installation
  • Project management
  • Equipment operation
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Employee training
  • Quality assurance
  • Job site organization
  • Bolt torquing
  • Pre-engineered buildings
  • Steel erection
  • Fall protection
  • Ornamental ironwork
  • Crane signaling
  • Structural welding

Timeline

Journeyman Ironworker Foreman

Apex Steel Inc
02.2025 - Current

Ironworker Foreman

J&B fabricators
11.2014 - 01.2022

Owner Operator

Washington Waterproofing
01.2010 - 01.2014

GED -

Highline College