William White
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Ironworker that brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads and works with team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. In search of a position that is challenging and rewarding that will allow my skill set to be used to the best of my ability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman & Welder
Union Iron Workers 433
Los Angeles
01.2007 - Current
- Erects structural steel iron
- Welds structural steel iron
- Completes quality checks, control shop paperwork, meet production standards
- Lay out, fit and fabricate various metal components such as iron, etc
- Assert quality work by inspecting welded surfaces and structures to identify flaws in workmanship and be able to remediate them
- Assembling parts to furnish with a strong foundation for structure by putting together mechanical parts with precision
- Consistently complete welding projects with high accuracy
- Interpret designs by accurately taking measurements to plan and layout and welding procedures to complete projects
- Enforces compliance of welding procedures while following all safety protocols and guidelines
- Properly directs and guides Cranes with crane signaling.
- Maintain order and track of all tools and parts needed for completion of jobs onsite.
- Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
- Follows all relevant safety protocols and procedures
- Utilizes fabrication skills to complete multiple levels of fabrication.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with steel, stainless galvanize materials.
Education
Apprenticeship - Ironworking
Ironworkers Apprentice
La Palma, CA05-2010
Trade School - Welding Technology
Tracy Community College
Tracy, CA12.1988
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Daily Reporting
- Project Leadership
- Materials Management
- Job Planning
- OSHA Compliance
- Crew Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Training
- Site Inspection
- Project Planning
- Workplace Safety
- Materials estimating
- Fall protection
- Schematics and Blueprints
- Crew Leadership
- Operations supervision
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Quality Control
- Safety policies and procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Project deadlines
- Material ordering
- Safety oversight
- Structural Repairs
- Heavy Lifting
- Technical knowledge
- Workforce scheduling
- OSHA Regulations
- Customer Relations
- Production and processing
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Task Delegation
- Physical Stamina
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- OSHA 30 & OSHA 10
- Boom lift & Aerial Lift Certified
- Welding Certs 232 Flux Core wire for welding structural steel members all position
- 7018 stick all position for welding structural steel members
- Like Gage metal Certified for welding sheet metal All position
- Ordained Minister
Timeline
Foreman & Welder
Union Iron Workers 433
01.2007 - Current
Apprenticeship - Ironworking
Ironworkers Apprentice
Trade School - Welding Technology
Tracy Community College
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