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Thomas King

Burin,Newfoundland And

Summary

Journeyman Ironworker with comprehensive expertise in ironwork construction, focusing on structural steel and welding. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, precise measurement execution, and safe power tool operation. Consistently adheres to safety protocols while collaborating effectively in team environments. Proven ability to enhance large-scale projects through high-quality craftsmanship and efficient work practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Ironworker

Local 765
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
  • Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work
  • Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
  • Put up and install scaffolding, hoisting equipment and rigging
  • Signal crane operator to position steel units according to blueprints
  • Align and weld or bolt steel units in place
  • Set up structural and architectural precast concrete components for buildings, bridges, towers and other structures
  • Assemble and set up prefabricated metal structures
  • Install ornamental and other structural metalwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, railings and power doors
  • Examine structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or non-compliance with specifications
  • Take down structures and equipment when needed

Reinforcing Ironworker

Local 765
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2020 - Current
  • Interpret blueprints and specifications to understand where and how to place the rebar.
  • Use various tools to cut rebar to the correct length and bend it to the required shapes and angles.
  • Placing rebar within concrete forms, tying it together using wire to create a strong, unified structure.
  • working alongside other construction trades, including carpenters, concrete finishers, and crane operators.

Structural Welder

Local 765
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2014 - Current
  • Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
  • Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
  • Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
  • Performed welding on steel components for bridge construction projects.
  • Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as:
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  • Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
  • Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)

Education

Ironworker

Local 765
Ottawa, ON
04-2023

Welder

Canadian Welding Skills
Peterborough, ON
02-2014

Skills

  • Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Rigging principles
  • Blueprint reading
  • Rebar installation
  • Metal fabrication
  • Stick welding
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Steel positioning
  • Metallurgy knowledge
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Physical stamina
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Forklift License
  • First Aid
  • Working at heights
  • SMAW welding ticket
  • Flux-Core welding ticket

Affiliations

Hiking

Home renovations

Working-out

Playing with my kids

Outdoor activities

Timeline

Journeyman Ironworker

Local 765
02.2025 - Current

Reinforcing Ironworker

Local 765
06.2020 - Current

Structural Welder

Local 765
02.2014 - Current

Ironworker

Local 765

Welder

Canadian Welding Skills

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