Ironworker Foreman - North American Construction / JC Machine Shop - Miami, FL
(2005-03 - 2025-05)
- Dismantled structures and equipment with safety and precision.
- Examined blueprints to accurately determine layouts.
- Operated and flagged crane.
- Attached metalwork on buildings and structures.
- Stick welding and wire feed.
- Moved items and manipulated objects using equipment and hand tools.
- Helped workers complete tasks with hands-on assistance.
- Cultivated team work.
- Resolved problems using ironworking and carpentry knowledge.
- Field-connected beams and girders on buildings and bridges.
- Operated bobcat, forklifts, manlifts, backhoe.
- Marked layout lines on metal surfaces for cutting or drilling purposes using chalks or marking instruments.
- Modified metal pieces on-site to ensure perfect fit.
- Erected steel frames for building and bridges, ensuring structural integrity.
- Performed precise measurements to align steel components correctly.
- Applied protective coatings to prevent rust on iron surfaces.
- Installed metal decks, stairs, guardrails, and other safety features.
- Repaired damaged steel structures by replacing parts or reinforcing weak areas with additional material.
- Coordinated with other construction trades to facilitate project completion.
- Supported riveting, bolting and welding work by carefully aligning structural steel members in desired positions.
Carpenter/Ironworker - JJ Shane Construction - Coconut Grove, FL
(1992-01 - 2005-03)
- Gathered tools and materials, and devised speedy and safe methods to install fixtures.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to follow exact specifications.
- Determined repair and maintenance needs of existing structures with thorough inspections.
- Re-roofing of rental property.
- Prepared surfaces for finishing by repairing existing woodwork and drywall.
- Completed builds by fabricating components using woodworking and metalworking machinery.
- Completed work using woodworking machines and hand tools.
- Operated power tools and various auxiliary instruments.
- Assisted in demolition of old structures by dismantling steel frames using cutting torches or other methods.
- Erected steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and other structures.
- Operated cranes and forklifts to move structural steel materials.
- Followed safety protocols when working at heights or with hazardous materials such as molten metal or high voltage electricity.
- Repaired damaged steel structures by replacing parts or reinforcing weak areas with additional material.
