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Rusty Curley

Sanders

Summary

Accomplished Journeyman Ironworker with extensive experience at Parsons Steel Erector, recognized for enhancing team productivity through effective communication and mentorship. Proficient in steel erection and welding, I consistently uphold safety standards while delivering high-quality results, contributing to timely project completions and minimizing material waste. Adaptable and skilled in problem-solving on diverse construction sites.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Ironworker

Parsons Steel Erector
Tucson, AZ
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
  • Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Supervised Number employees in Type job locations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
  • Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
  • Upheld strict quality control measures by conducting thorough inspections of completed work for accuracy and alignment with blueprint specifications.
  • Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Safeguarded fellow workers from potential hazards by diligently maintaining proper fall protection systems during all phases of construction activity.
  • Achieved lasting connections between materials using skilled techniques such as riveting, welding, and bolting.
  • Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
  • Showcased versatility in skillset through the ability to work on diverse projects including commercial buildings, bridges, stadiums, and power plants.
  • Contributed to efficient project completion by expertly interpreting blueprints and following specifications.
  • Increased team productivity by coordinating tasks with fellow ironworkers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • 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.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.

Journeyman Ironworker

Babcock & Wilcox
Saint Johns, AZ
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
  • Enhanced structural integrity by skillfully welding and bolting iron components.
  • Optimized material usage with careful planning and precise measurements, minimizing waste on each project.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Expedited construction timelines through proficient use of cranes for accurate placement of structural elements.
  • Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools.

Journeyman Ironworker

Piqua Steel and Crane
Mesa, AZ
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Achieved lasting connections between materials using skilled techniques such as riveting, welding, and bolting.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.

Journeyman Ironworker

Derr and Greunwald
Chandler, AZ
02.2023 - 11.2023

Air arc stiffener, lay out and replace, install clips, rigg beams and bolt up, tc bolts, set up and maintain barricades for overhead work, fuel welding machines, use forklift to deliver materials, coordinate with crane for material reception

Journeyman Ironworker

JH Kelly
Chandler, AZ
03.2021 - 01.2023

Lay out beams for mag drill, drill for base plate pattern, using mobile equipment platforms and rolling scaffold, install pipe support using chainfalls and bolt up, tc bolts and weld shim for pipe support, lay out and hammer drill for stub colum install, plum up and anchor down, for cable tray support

Education

GED - General Studies

Kicking Horse Job Corps
Ronan, MT
03.2004

Skills

  • Steel erection
  • Anchor bolt setting
  • Crane signaling
  • Stud welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Rigging techniques
  • Joist installation
  • Grating installation
  • Ornamental ironwork
  • Column assembly
  • Metal decking
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Bolt torquing
  • Fall protection
  • Construction safety
  • Elevated work platform set up
  • Heavy lifting
  • Column connecting
  • Steel fabrication
  • Safety measures
  • Metal decking installation
  • Welding
  • Job site preparation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Job planning
  • Quality control
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Rigging preparation
  • Parts fabrication
  • Erection drawing assessments
  • Beam installation
  • Hand tools operation
  • Blowtorches and equipment
  • High rise ironworking
  • Ornamental ironworking
  • Crane rigging
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Torch cutting
  • Site cleanup
  • Multitasking
  • Power tool operation
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Material handling
  • Health and safety

Timeline

Journeyman Ironworker

Parsons Steel Erector
03.2025 - 04.2025

Journeyman Ironworker

Babcock & Wilcox
07.2024 - 02.2025

Journeyman Ironworker

Piqua Steel and Crane
12.2023 - 06.2024

Journeyman Ironworker

Derr and Greunwald
02.2023 - 11.2023

Journeyman Ironworker

JH Kelly
03.2021 - 01.2023

GED - General Studies

Kicking Horse Job Corps
Rusty Curley