IRONWORKER RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Oct 23, 2025 - The Ironworker reads blueprints and specifications to determine job scope, material needs, and layout requirements for structural steel fabrication and installation. This position involves hoisting, aligning, and securing steel members using tools such as plumb bobs, lasers, and welding equipment while following strict safety protocols and procedures. The worker also fabricates and modifies steel components, bolts, or welds structural connections, and ensures precise alignment during assembly using both manual and powered tools.

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1. Ironworker, SteelCraft Erection Co., Springfield, IL

Job Summary: 

  • Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, and hand tools.
  • Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
  • Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
  • Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
  • Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position the fabric or mesh in the concrete to reinforce the concrete.
  • Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
  • Bend steel rods with hand tools and rod-bending machines.
  • Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Obtain and see to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Placement (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Rod Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Mesh Fitting (Hard Skills)
  • Rebar Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Rod Bending (Hard Skills)
  • Action Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)

2. Ironworker, Apex Fabrication & Erectors, Dayton, OH

Job Summary: 

  • Guides structural-steel components, using the tab line to guide them into position.
  • Places structural-steel components into approximate position using a hoisting device. 
  • Uses turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and other appropriate hand tools
  • Cuts and may weld steel structures to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment.
  • Installs ladders, stairs, etc., depending on the type of structure being assembled.
  • Uses flame and plasma cutting.
  • Erects and/or assembles prefabricated metal structures
  • Performs a variety of tasks to form completed structures or structural frameworks
  • Works under general supervision


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Hoisting Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Structure Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Plasma Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

3. Ironworker, Horizon Structural Systems, Boise, ID

Job Summary: 

  • Be responsible for raising, placing and connecting girders, columns and other structural-steel members to form a completed structure or framework.
  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
  • Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members
  • Fasten steel members to the cable of the hoist using a chain, cable, or rope
  • Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place a steel member
  • Guide the member using the tab line (rope) or ride on the member to guide it into position
  • Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while the member is supported by a hoisting device
  • Force members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Erection (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Hoist Setup (Hard Skills)
  • Cable Fastening (Hard Skills)
  • Signal Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Member Guiding (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)

4. Ironworker, Keystone Steel Erection Inc., Harrisburg, PA

Job Summary: 

  • Align holes in the member with corresponding holes in the previously placed member by drifting drift pins or the handle of a wrench through holes
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using a plumb bob and a level
  • Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place
  • Cut and weld steel members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment
  • Maintain a professional appearance
  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Compute rate, ratio and percent


Skills on Resume: 

  • Hole Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Member Leveling (Hard Skills)
  • Temporary Bolting (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Appearance (Soft Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Mathematical Calculation (Hard Skills)
  • Ratio Computation (Hard Skills)

5. Ironworker, Summit Steel Contractors, Reno, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Iron Worker Apprentices.
  • Work independently with little supervision
  • Direct and design layout and fabrication of ornamental ironwork
  • Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials.
  • Be responsible for analyzing defects and making repairs to all steel, aluminum and metal equipment, stairs, doors, jail doors, ramps and ladders.
  • Assemble all components of boilers using hand tools, power tools, or welding equipment.
  • Ensure auxiliary mechanisms are properly placed for accurate testing. 
  • Performs maintenance on tanks, vats, and pressure gauges to make certain leaks or other defects are corrected.
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. 
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  • Completes other routine repairs on boilers.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Apprentice Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Independent Work (Soft Skills)
  • Layout Design (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Defect Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Boiler Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Connection (Hard Skills)

6. Ironworker, Titan Metal Works LLC, Chattanooga, TN

Job Summary: 

  • Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  • Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
  • Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • Erect metal or precast concrete components or structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, dowers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
  • Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
  • Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  • Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting.
  • Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
  • Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
  • Fabricate meal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cable Fastening (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Hoisting (Hard Skills)
  • Alignment Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Structure Erection (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Unit Unloading (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Assembly (Hard Skills)

7. Ironworker, Northern Peak Construction, Duluth, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Identify all tools required for tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
  • Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Hoist equipment and tools into the location via bull rigging or crane.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  • Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
  • Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  • Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Awareness (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Alignment Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Connection (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Welding (Hard Skills)

8. Ironworker, Blue Ridge Erection Services, Asheville, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Areas of specialization, including shipbuilding, structural metal or steel, plate work, and pressure vessels
  • Measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack-weld parts
  • Layout of reference points and patterns
  • Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
  • Install interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all of the steel work in the ship
  • Layout construct patterns and templates
  • Read, interpret, plan, and execute from drawings, blueprints, and procedures
  • Instruct and mentor apprentices


Skills on Resume: 

  • Shipbuilding Work (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Layout Design (Hard Skills)
  • Structure Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Pattern Construction (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Apprentice Mentoring (Soft Skills)

9. Ironworker, Metro Steel Erectors Ltd., Oklahoma City, OK

Job Summary: 

  • Read and understand project layouts and blueprints.
  • Measure and cut metal parts to exact specifications.
  • Repair or replace steel parts of buildings.
  • Drill holes in steel for bolts.
  • Utilize hand tools, power tools, welders, and torches.
  • Erect steel frames, connect steel columns, beams, and girders.
  • Position steel with connecting bars and spud wrenches.
  • Bolt or weld steel pieces into place.
  • Ensure pieces are fitted properly.
  • Follow safety regulations.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Hole Drilling (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Frame Erection (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)

10. Ironworker, Precision Steel Fabrication, Des Moines, IA

Job Summary: 

  • Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, install, assemble and erect steel components in accordance with those plans and specifications.
  • Read and understand plans and specifications, including steel inventories
  • Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
  • Follow established job site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and erect steel and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
  • Shakeout steel into an erectable sequence
  • Rig steel members for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals.
  • Guide steel members into position using tag line.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Plan Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Spatial Visualization (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Member Guiding (Hard Skills)

11. Ironworker, Gulf Coast Steel Erection, Mobile, AL

Job Summary: 

  • Connect steel members, bolt-up connections, rack structure, plumb and square, and torque bolts to applicable specifications.
  • Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while the member is supported by a crane.
  • Force member into final position using turnbuckle, iron bars, jacks, and hand tools
  • Align holes in the member with corresponding holes in the previously placed member using drift pins or the handle of a wrench through the holes.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of the member using a plumb bob and a level.
  • Cut and weld members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment.
  • Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes/tasks in the safest possible manner
  • Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Connection (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Member Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Hole Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Level Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Practices (Soft Skills)
  • Team Safety (Soft Skills)

12. Ironworker, IronEdge Structural, Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary: 

  • Cut and fabricate steel to specifications for all GCT facility work gangs.
  • Fabricate and repair steelwork on all buildings, bridges, and railroad facilities.
  • Prepare and clean the iron for work by removing existing rust, deteriorated segments, and old rivets using appropriate tools (e.g., needle gun, rivet buster, etc.).
  • Paint finished iron work manually with brushes and/or by using paint machines.
  • Use pneumatic, electric, and hand tools (e.g., rivet buster, spud wrench, needle gun, drills, impact wrenches, etc.) while performing ironwork tasks.
  • Work on the ground and in the air at heights of up to 60 feet on scaffolds and bridges while performing ironwork tasks.
  • Prepare and operate oxy-acetylene torch for cutting iron steel ranging from ¼” to 1” thickness.
  • Measure steel and other distances to ensure the iron will fit the desired specifications.
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints and instructions from supervisors.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Structural Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Surface Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Iron Painting (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Height Work (Soft Skills)
  • Torch Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)

13. Ironworker, Mountain View Erectors, Spokane, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, and levels.
  • Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes and hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent bolting or welding into place.
  • Fabricate metal parts (e.g., steel frames, columns, beams, etc.) according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Force structural steel members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, a jack, and other hand tools.
  • Cut, bend, and grind steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or grinders.
  • Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables, or rope.
  • Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging (e.g., cables, pulleys, hooks, etc.) to move heavy equipment.
  • Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
  • Dismantle structures using torches, all-purpose saws, hammers, and air tools.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Alignment Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Hoisting (Hard Skills)
  • Member Bolting (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Cable Fastening (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Assembly (Hard Skills)

14. Ironworker, Central Plains Steel Works, Wichita, KS

Job Summary: 

  • Pre-Engineered steel building erection, including structural steel setting, metal wall and roof panel installation, building insulation and metal trim and flashing installation
  • Metal and wood stud framing, drywall hanging, wall sheathing, backing, blocking and other rough carpentry
  • Doors and hardware installation, including metal and wood doors, exit devices, closers, etc.
  • Occasional selective demolition, including removing walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, finishes, etc.
  • Builds and maintains effective relationships with owners, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Rice Companies employees.
  • Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, documents and rectifies job site hazards immediately. 
  • Ensures all company employees and contractors are adhering to Rice Companies' safety policies. 
  • Notifies Foreman, Project Superintendent, Production Manager, Safety Director, and Project Manager of infractions or risks.
  • Helps maintain a clean and organized job site, including the job site construction office.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Erection (Hard Skills)
  • Carpentry Work (Hard Skills)
  • Door Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Demolition Work (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Promotion (Soft Skills)
  • Policy Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Site Organization (Soft Skills)

15. Ironworker, Desert Valley Fabrication, Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Identify and properly use, inspect, and maintain personal protective equipment, including boots, glasses, hard hats, gloves, face shields, goggles, leathers, and earplugs
  • Identify and use basic rigging/lifting devices (cables, chains, come-alongs, shackles, slings, straps, electric winches)
  • Identify and use basic tools (hand tools, including shovel, rake, pick, mill bars, wrenches, sockets, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape)
  • Unload, erect, and connect fabricated iron beams to form the project skeleton
  • Operate forklift, come along, air impacts, air hoist, tugger, hydraulic rams, porta powers, pressure washer
  • Identify the tools and equipment needed for the task at hand
  • Erect buildings from the ground up
  • Basic blueprint reading and knowledge


Skills on Resume: 

  • PPE Management (Soft Skills)
  • Rigging Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Usage (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Erection (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Task Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Building Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)

16. Ironworker, Lakeside Construction Services, Green Bay, WI

Job Summary: 

  • Use hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, and align machinery, and install all other items
  • Review and verify the inventory of equipment/machine components
  • Check the accuracy of the line and grade of the existing foundation. 
  • Prepare foundation for grouting and/or machinery placement
  • Establish and use centerlines and benchmarks
  • Establish proper elevation of subsole and sole plates
  • Set and align machine components
  • Mix and place all types of grout
  • Properly torque equipment and machinery
  • Properly rig equipment and machinery, and direct crane operators on the placement of the same


Skills on Resume: 

  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Foundation Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Grouting Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Line Establishment (Hard Skills)
  • Elevation Setting (Hard Skills)
  • Machine Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Coordination (Hard Skills)

17. Ironworker, Empire Structural Solutions, Albany, NY

Job Summary: 

  • Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs
  • Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools
  • Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
  • Assemble and install equipment 
  • Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs 
  • Assemble machines and attach them to foundations or other structures according to project specifications.
  • Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
  • Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Equipment Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Machine Dismantling (Hard Skills)
  • Machinery Moving (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Machine Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Foundation Attachment (Hard Skills)
  • Work Estimation (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Inspection (Soft Skills)

18. Ironworker, Coastal Steel Erection Corp., Charleston, SC

Job Summary: 

  • Read and understand blueprints and project layouts
  • Measure and cut metal parts to exact specifications
  • Install or fabricate metal pieces into columns, girders, or other structural frameworks
  • Repair or replace existing steel parts of buildings and other structures
  • Operate tag lines, forklifts, and other machinery to safely move metal pieces into position
  • Clean and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition
  • Follow all industry and governmental regulations on safety protocols
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, including turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and other tools.
  • Use of a safety harness and lanyard for proper tie-off.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Steel Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Machinery Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Fall Protection (Hard Skills)

19. Ironworker, Riverbend Ironworks Inc., Louisville, KY

Job Summary: 

  • Raise, place and unite grinders, columns and structural steel members to form completed structures of frameworks.
  • Forces steel members into final position using crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
  • Align bolt holes for structural steel member with corresponding holes in previously placed steel pieces by driving drift pins or the handle of spud wrenches through holes.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of steel pieces using a plumb bob and a level.
  • Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place. 
  • Carrying of steel and supplies to the work site.
  • Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of work
  • Unload, sort, and stack steel members so each piece can be hoisted and erected
  • Assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks), and safely rig pieces for hoisting
  • Attach cables from a crane or derrick and direct crane operators with hand signals or radios
  • Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and hand wrenches.
  • Recognize spool hoisting points and utilize proper rigging techniques and signals while working in a fast-paced environment


Skills on Resume: 

  • Steel Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Member Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Hole Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Level Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Temporary Bolting (Hard Skills)
  • Material Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Rigging Operation (Hard Skills)

20. Ironworker, Pacific Northwest Erectors, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Install steel bars that will be filled with concrete to stabilize the structure.
  • Use wire to tie the steel bars together, following the building’s blueprints.
  • Using long, hooked poles, they move the bars or mesh into place in the wet cement so that the concrete is evenly supported.
  • Cut, bend, or weld steel and other materials so they fit the project.
  • Cables are placed in wet cement with the ends exposed, and ironworkers tighten them with special tools before the concrete completely sets.
  • Mount stairs, handrails, and other metal fixtures after the building is completed.
  • Place and secure rebar on commercial, residential and infrastructure projects in horizontal and vertical formworks
  • Identify the different sizes, lengths and bend types of rebar
  • Perform physical work like packing, tying and cutting rebar with specialty tools for the trade and placing rebar chairs appropriately
  • Read and interpret detail sheets and drawings
  • Work around various cranes and at heights with positioning equipment


Skills on Resume: 

  • Rebar Installation (Hard Skills)
  • Wire Tying (Hard Skills)
  • Bar Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Cable Tensioning (Hard Skills)
  • Fixture Mounting (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Height Work (Soft Skills)