Saleh Abdi
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable Ironworker with robust background in structural assembly and installation. Demonstrated expertise in reading blueprints and executing complex ironwork projects to meet safety and quality standards. Proven ability to use welding and cutting tools efficiently while ensuring team collaboration and project completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Iron Worker
TrustSteel Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Fabricated and installed miscellaneous steel components, including stairs, handrails, ladders, and catwalks, ensuring compliance with project specifications
- Cut, bent, and shaped steel bars, plates, and beams using torches, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fit custom fabrication needs.
- Performed rigging and hoisting tasks to lift and position steel members, including small structural elements and ornamental steel pieces
- Assisted in the installation of steel fencing, gates, and grating for industrial and commercial buildings
- Assembled and welded miscellaneous metal parts such as anchors, braces, and brackets, ensuring all joints met structural and safety standards
- Installed guardrails, safety barriers, and bollards in compliance with safety regulations, ensuring secure protection around hazardous areas
- Worked with blueprints and layout drawings to determine precise measurements and material needs for miscellaneous metal installations
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for various ironworking tasks
- Operated forklifts and scissor lifts to transport and position smaller structural steel elements in hard-to-reach areas
- Applied protective coatings, including paint or galvanization, to steel surfaces to prevent rust and corrosion
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the planned maintenance shutdown of an industrial plant, upgrading train tracks and critical structural components to ensure operational efficiency
- Dismantled old rail tracks, removing worn-out components and preparing the site for installation of new tracks
- Installed new train tracks, aligning and securing rails to ensure precision for safe transportation of heavy materials within the plant
- Fabricated and welded custom steel components necessary for track upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards
- Conducted rigging and hoisting operations to lift and position heavy track segments and steel beams within confined plant spaces
- Collaborated with other trades such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth project completion during the shutdown
- Followed blueprints and layout specifications to ensure accurate placement of steel reinforcements and track components
- Performed welding tasks, including SMAW, to join new steel components, reinforcing connections to prevent structural failure
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Participated in steel erection and heavy steel fabrication for major institutional projects
- Operated cranes and hoisting equipment to move steel beams and other heavy materials into place for structural installations
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure precise placement of structural components
- Performed routine maintenance and safety inspections on welding and fabrication equipment
- Assisted with post-weld inspections and adjustments for maintaining structural integrity
- Assisted in installing reinforcing steel bars (rebar) for concrete structures such as bridges and multi-level buildings
- Supported skilled journeymen in rigging, crane operation, and welding activities to complete structural steel frameworks
- Collaborated with foremen and team leaders to ensure safety compliance and job site efficiency
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Dismantle existing structural steel members and conveyor belt
- Installation of new structural steel members that will support robotic units and conveyor belt assembly
- Installation of new conveyor belt assembly
- Participated in rehabilitation/erection of bridges and structural buildings, as well as concrete reinforcement
- Installed reinforcing steel
- Erected structural steel commercial and industrial buildings from start to finish
- Place reinforcing steel for concrete structures
- Install structural steel, decking, perform critical welds using many types of rods
- Layer rebar foundation for flooring hallways, doors, step up/downs, doors and elevators
Project Installation Manager
PermaCorp Group of Companies Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Successfully spearheaded three large commercial projects and nine residential developments worth $2Million within budgetary and time constraints
- Minimized 20% of design waste by fulfilling 93% of goals in budget
- Identifying ∕ meeting crew requirements, scheduling timelines, negotiating contracts, and attaining bonds for future projects
- Collecting and analyzing information related to tasks and concerns for documenting/updating logs daily
- Delivering exceptional customer service and achieving satisfaction by uncovering/resolving complex issues and meeting expectations
- Applying critical thinking towards understanding how projects fit into the bigger picture in order to plan and set goals to achieve objectives
- Developing a cohesive team through the process of training new employees along with providing coaching
- Understanding of Blueprints, gauges, alarm/computerized systems, and process automation
Education
Diploma - Power Engineering
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON06.2018
Skills
- 2nd Year Apprentice
- CWB SMAW Welder
- Layout plans
- Team & Leadership Training
- Health & Safety 4 Step
- Telehandler/ Counterbalance Forklifts
- Confined Space Certified
- Elevated Work Platform/Scissor Lift
- Construction safety
- Rigging Techniques
- Crane Signaling
- Structural welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural Bolting
Certification
- Certified Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Qualified Rigger
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Fall Protection Competent Person Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Aerial Lift Operation Certification
Timeline
Iron Worker
TrustSteel Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
07.2024 - 08.2024
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
01.2024 - 07.2024
Iron Worker
Iron Workers Local 736
07.2023 - 12.2023
Project Installation Manager
PermaCorp Group of Companies Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Certified Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Qualified Rigger
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Fall Protection Competent Person Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Aerial Lift Operation Certification
Diploma - Power Engineering
Mohawk College
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