Professional Resume Template for
Ironworker
Shane M. O'Connor
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0174
shane.oconnor@email.com
linkedin.com/in/shane-oconnor-ironworker | portfolio.com/shane-oconnor-steel
Professional Summary
Safety-focused Journeyman Ironworker with 5 years of experience executing structural steel erection, heavy rigging, and high-strength bolting for commercial and industrial projects. Proven record of placing over 4,500 tons of structural steel while maintaining a 100% safety record with zero recordable incidents. Adept at coordinating with crane operators to rig loads up to 80 tons, reading complex blueprints to verify alignment within 1/16 inch tolerances, and executing AWS-certified welds. Skilled in utilizing SMAW and FCAW welding processes, managing safety compliance under OSHA Subpart R, and mentoring 4 apprentice ironworkers to increase team erection speed by 15%.
Work Experience
Journeyman Ironworker — Vanguard Steel Erectors
Denver, CO | March 2024 – Present
- Erected 2,800 tons of structural steel for a 12-story commercial facility, aligning columns and beams to within 1/16-inch of specifications using laser levels and total stations.
- Rigged and signaled crane lifts for 85 heavy structural members weighing up to 60 tons, collaborating with operators to ensure safe positioning and zero load contact incidents.
- Executed 450+ high-strength bolting connections per shift using calibrated impact wrenches, completing bolt-up operations 8 days ahead of schedule with a 99.8% inspection pass rate.
- Lead daily safety briefings and pre-task hazards analyses for a crew of 6, ensuring compliance with OSHA Subpart R and contributing to a 100% incident-free job site over 22 months.
Ironworker — Mile High Construction Group
Denver, CO | June 2021 – February 2024
- Assisted in the erection of 1,700 tons of structural framing for 3 industrial warehouses, installing tie-rods, girts, and purlins to meet structural engineering requirements.
- Completed 380 structural welds using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G and 4G positions, passing 100% of visual and ultrasonic testing inspections conducted by third-party inspectors.
- Organized and maintained rigging hardware, including 40+ wire rope slings, shackles, and spreader bars, reducing equipment search times by 25% and ensuring daily compliance checks.
- Installed 45,000 square feet of metal decking and safety netting across multi-story projects, maintaining an installation rate of 1,200 square feet per shift with zero safety infractions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology
Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO · 2021
Skills
Structural steel erection, Blueprint reading, Heavy rigging, Crane signaling, SMAW (Stick welding), FCAW (Flux-cored welding), High-strength bolting, Metal decking installation, Oxy-fuel cutting, OSHA Subpart R, Fall protection systems, Layout & alignment, Torch cutting, Equipment maintenance
Projects
Denver Hub High-Rise Erection
Role: Lead Journeyman Ironworker
Tools: SMAW, FCAW, Liebherr 1300 Crawler Crane, Crosby rigging hardware, Hilti laser levels
Led a 6-man team to erect 1,200 tons of structural steel for a 10-story tower, completing the project 12 days early and saving $24,000 in crane rental costs.
Commerce City Refined Warehouse
Role: Ironworker Welder
Tools: FCAW 3G/4G, Miller Trailblazer welder, safety nets, fall arrest anchors
Performed structural welding on 180 critical moment connections, achieving a 100% non-destructive testing (NDT) pass rate and keeping project completion on schedule.
Certifications
- AWS Certified Welder (FCAW - 3G/4G Structural Steel) (2021)
- NCCER Ironworker Journeyman (2024)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (2021)
- NCCCO Rigger & Signalperson (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native)
- Specialties: Structural steel detailing, high-elevation safety systems
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
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$44,000
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$78,000
Avg:
$59,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of structural iron and steel workers in the United States is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand is driven by the urgent need to rebuild and modernize aging infrastructure, including bridges and highways. Additionally, industrial expansions and manufacturing facilities require specialized structural steel erection. While economic changes affect construction spending, the ongoing need for structural maintenance ensures consistent job openings. Ironworkers with certified welding credentials will have the best prospects.
4% growth from 2024 to 2034
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