Audrey Wilton
Springfield
Summary
Professional Ironworker with focus on delivering high-quality results and ensuring safety standards. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in structural steel erection, welding, and blueprint reading. Known for leadership, reliability, and effective problem-solving skills.
Welding Instructor who emphasizes safety and skill mastery. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to engage students and elevate their welding proficiency. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality learning experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Instructor
Local 46 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Springfield, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Develop and deliver comprehensive welding curriculum for apprentices, focusing on safety and technique.
- Facilitate hands-on training sessions in various welding processes, enhancing apprentice skill proficiency.
- Assess apprentice performance through practical evaluations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Mentor apprentices, providing guidance on technical challenges and professional development.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement of educational offerings.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current with advances in welding technology and instructional techniques.
- Establish positive relationships with apprentices, promoting open communication and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborate with colleagues in developing curriculum updates to align with industry standards and best practices.
- Implement safety protocols during instruction, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the classroom.
- Supervise and monitor apprentice's use of tools and equipment.
Journeyman Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 46
Springfield, IL
05.2017 - Current
- Fabricate and install structural steel components for diverse construction projects.
- Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise implementation of designs.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance safety protocols and minimize workplace hazards.
- Oversee project workflows to maintain efficiency and adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Improving workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Facilitate seamless coordination between contractors by effectively communicating progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maneuver and position support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Welding, cutting and bending steel as necessary with torches and welding equipment.
Shift Leader
Walgreens
Springfield, IL
12.2013 - 04.2020
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes to minimize stock discrepancies.
- Implemented scheduling strategies to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Provided ongoing training for new hires, fostering a positive team atmosphere that encouraged growth and development.
- Conducted regular evaluations of employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw cash handling and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - Construction Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, IL05-2013
Completion of Union Ironworking Apprenticeship - Ironworking
Local 46 Joint Apprenticeship Training Facility
Springfield, IL05-2020
Skills
- Welding codes and standards
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Certification training
- Blueprint reading
- Task prioritization
- Job planning
- Worksite coordination
Accomplishments
- Subject of “Audrey Wilton: Ironworker, mother and leader,” published in Springfield Business Journal in 2026.
- Collaborated and lead a team of 8 in the development of Old IL State Capitol flagpole replacement .
- Acceptance and completion of the Regina V. Polk Women's Leadership Conference.
Affiliations
- Union Sisters of Central Illinois
- American Welding Society
- Regina V. Polk School
- NABTU Women Build Nations
- AFL-CIO
Certification
- Certified Welder, American Welding Society - 2018-current
- Journeyman Ironworker, Local 46 - 2020-current
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certified, American Heart Association
- Certificate of Achievement, Regina V. Polk Women's Labor Leadership Conference - May 2022
- Certificate of Completion: Fundamentals of Cost Estimating & Bidding for Beginners: Structural Steel , IMPACT - July 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Local 46 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
01.2026 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 46
05.2017 - Current
Shift Leader
Walgreens
12.2013 - 04.2020
No Degree - Construction Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Completion of Union Ironworking Apprenticeship - Ironworking
Local 46 Joint Apprenticeship Training Facility