Thomas Gomez Jr

Iron Worker

A1-Steel

Apache Junction, AZ

05.2012 - 12.2013

Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Utilized power saws effectively for precision cutting tasks.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.