Alex Blanchette
Lacombe
Summary
Skilled in ironworking, with practical experience as an Ironworker Apprentice. Familiar with industry safety protocols and adept at using tools for cutting, welding and installing iron materials. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions thoroughly and work well within team settings. Previous work involved significant contributions to construction projects, ensuring timely completion while maintaining top quality standards. Possess strong physical stamina and problem-solving skills crucial for job success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Apprentice
Scott Builders
Red Deer
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided assistance to journeyman ironworkers when required.
- Assisted experienced ironworkers in the construction of bridges, buildings, and other structures.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks carrying material used in construction projects.
- Helped to erect steel columns, beams, and girders.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies using brooms, rags, scrapers, brushes, shovels, or portable vacuums.
- Used cranes to hoist large pieces of steel into place during installation process.
- Followed safety procedures while working at elevated heights above ground level.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the size and shape of structural steel needed for a project.
- Connected parts by bolting them together using wrenches or other hand tools.
- Installed metal decking on floors or roofs of buildings.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Skilled Laborer
Gemini Frabrication
Ponoka
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Measured, cut and bent metal pieces using hand tools or machinery.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites after work was completed each day.
- Operated power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after use.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hopkins Construction
Lacombe
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
GED -
Outreach School
Red Deer, AB06-2012
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Steel erection
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Structural assembly
- Team collaboration
- Pre-engineered buildings
- Site cleanup
- Heavy lifting
- Fall protection
Certification
- B.C. Standard First Aid
- Fall Protection
- CSTS
- WHIMIS
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Crane And Rigging
Timeline
Ironworker Apprentice
Scott Builders
02.2023 - 04.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hopkins Construction
05.2021 - 12.2021
Skilled Laborer
Gemini Frabrication
10.2020 - 10.2022
GED -
Outreach School