Chicago, IL *****
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MICHAEL RYMUS
Results-oriented professional with 15 years experience in the industrial and manufacturing fields. Knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of structural iron and steel, welding and OSHA safety procedures and standards. Efficient team leader committed to maintaining and implementing quality, innovation and solutions.
Professional Skills
• Certification in Measurement, Materials and Safety Job by National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc., 2009
• Certification in Lead Removal and Hazmat
• Working foreman of erection crew consisting of 5 members
• Successful management of projects including libraries in the Chicago land area, the Sears Tower and Hancock Building Antennae and AT&T Buildings
• Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, equipment and tools utilized as a Structural Iron Worker including reading blueprints & reinforcing ornamental and steel erection blueprints
• Exceptional ability to weld properties of various metals: Innershield, Stick, Stud Welding and Torch Cutting.
• Experienced Steel Connector.
• Rivet removal, replacement of rivets with high strength bolts and welding & disconnection of steel members
• Completed steel connections for various structures including buildings, bridges, and warehouses.
• Reinforce concrete with steel rebar Utilized crane for steel connections.
Professional Training
Computer Numeric Control / Manufacturing Technology Certification Program
MicroTrain Technologies – Chicago, IL November, 2009
Professional Experience
Structural Iron Worker 1988 - Current
Local One Iron Workers Union – Member
Local 1 Iron Worker 1988 - Current
Regal Steel Erectors, LLC – Elgin, IL
Quinco Steel – South Chicago Heights, IL
S & J Construction – South Holland, IL
Apprenticeship 1988-1991
Local One Iron Workers Union – Forest Park, IL
References Furnished Upon Request