Brynn Griffin

Ironworker/welder

Ironworkers Local 395

Pittsburgh

09.2018 - Current

Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Ironworker/welder

Education

Certificate - Ironworker

Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology

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Certification

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Ironworker/welder

Certificate - Ironworker

Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology

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