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Josephine Sacramento

Park Forest

Summary

Adept at structural welding and fostering team collaboration, I significantly enhanced project efficiency and safety standards at SIW Local 1. My expertise in blueprint reading and commitment to OSHA compliance ensured the successful completion of complex structures with minimal rework, underscoring my ability to lead and innovate in challenging environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Iron Worker

SIW Local 1
08.2006 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
  • Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
  • Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Maximized material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and cutting steel components with precision tools.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
  • Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
  • Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
  • Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
  • Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Bolstered project accuracy with thorough inspections of erected structures for alignment, levelness, and proper placement.
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Streamlined project workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
  • Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Streamlined installation process, reducing labor hours required for project completion.
  • Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations, avoiding potential legal issues.
  • Contributed to aesthetic appeal of structures with precise installation of decorative ironwork.
  • Facilitated movement of heavy materials to worksite, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
  • Led team in construction of landmark structure, recognized for its engineering excellence.
  • Enhanced structural integrity with skilled welding and riveting of iron components.
  • Ensured accurate alignment of structures, preventing potential long-term structural issues.
  • Performed detailed inspections of ironwork to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring quality control.
  • Improved project completion time with effective coordination and communication among team members.
  • Improved team morale by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback.
  • Assembled complex steel structures to support integrity of high-rise buildings.
  • Cut, positioned, and bolted down steel bars, contributing to durability of structures.
  • Enhanced safety on construction site by strictly adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.

Education

Finished Ironworker Apprenticeship - Structural

SIW Local 1
Forest Park, IL
06.2009

Skills

  • Construction safety
  • Rigging techniques
  • Structural bolting
  • Structural welding
  • OSHA compliance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Crane signaling
  • Aerial work platform
  • Column erection
  • Rigging preparation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Welding
  • Anchor bolt setting
  • Safety measures
  • Parts fabrication
  • Job site preparation
  • Beam placement
  • Quality control
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Metal decking installation
  • Job planning
  • Column connecting
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Risk management
  • Steel fabrication
  • Scaffolding
  • Stud welding
  • Elevated work platform set up
  • Bridge construction
  • Decking installation
  • Component inspection
  • Pre-engineered buildings
  • Rod-bending machines
  • Joist installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Post-tensioning
  • Fall protection
  • Column connection
  • Prefabricated steel unloading
  • Ornamental ironworking
  • Crane rigging
  • Rebar cutting
  • Steel component alignments
  • Concrete reinforcement
  • Hand tools operation
  • Blowtorches and equipment
  • High rise ironworking
  • Erection drawing assessments
  • Beam installation
  • Rebar installation
  • Truck unloading
  • Decision-making
  • Equipment assembly
  • Concrete spreading
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Torch cutting
  • Site cleanup
  • Multitasking
  • Power tool operation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Material handling
  • Health and safety
  • Team building
  • Safety protocols
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Structural repair
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Physical stamina
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Precision measurement

Timeline

Iron Worker

SIW Local 1
08.2006 - 03.2023

Finished Ironworker Apprenticeship - Structural

SIW Local 1
Josephine Sacramento