Blake Cissell

Union Ironworker Local 70

Ironworkers Local 70

03.2008 - Current

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.
weld structural steel, beams and decking.
Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
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.
Reinforced buildings against natural disasters with installation of earthquake-resistant structures.
Assembled complex steel structures to support integrity of high-rise buildings.
Improved project completion time with effective coordination and communication among team members.
Maintained clean and organized worksite, minimizing potential hazards and promoting safe working environment.
Facilitated movement of heavy materials to worksite, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
Improved team morale by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback.
Bolstered project timelines by efficiently dismantling old structures to make way for new construction.
Increased team efficiency by mentoring new ironworkers on best practices and techniques.
Enhanced structural integrity with skilled welding and riveting of iron components.
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.