GABRIEL DREWRY

Emporia, Virginia ***** ad3670@r.postjobfree.com

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Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting 20 years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities. Experienced Reinforcing Ironworker skilled with reading and understanding architectural blueprints. Used plans and schematics to reinforce concrete walls with varying thicknesses of rebar. Customized reinforcements material based on needs of architect and structural engineering design. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail- oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.

Professional

Summary

Skills • Heavy Equipment Operation

• Beam Welding

• Job Site Preparation

Elevated Work Platform Set

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• Structural Welding

Safety Protocols and

Procedures

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• Anchor Bolt Setting

• Rigging and Hoisting

• Crane Operation

Teamwork and

Communication

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• Welding and Cutting

• Safety Measures

• Load Handling Proficiency

RAIL CAR WELDER, 07/2023 - Current

First Rail Response, Emporia, VA

Work History

• Handled and documented product counts and told supervisor count information or issues. Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading of goods.

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• Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment to move and load materials safely.

• Worked with team members to move and load cargo properly and safely.

• Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars. Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.

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Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

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Increased team productivity with clear communication of tasks, expectations, and progress updates.

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STRUCTURAL WELDER, 10/2016 - 04/2023

Nucor Steel, La Crosse, VA

SURFACE MINER, 07/2014 - 09/2015

Illuka, Emporia, VA

Enhanced structural stability by expertly tying rebar together using wire or fasteners according to established guidelines.

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Skillfully operated heavy equipment such as cranes, power hoists, and rebar benders to facilitate efficient construction processes.

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• Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies. Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.

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• Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.

• Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place. Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.

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• Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment. Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.

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Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.

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• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

• Kept work area clean and organized.

• Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.

• Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.

• Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations. Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.

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Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.

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• Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.

• Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.

• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.

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GED

Greensville County High School - Emporia, VA

Education

Welder Certification

Surface Miner Certification

CDL

Certifications

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