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Rafael Murillo Jr

Lenoir NC

Summary

Journeyman Ironworker experienced in structural iron and steel projects. Delivered successful erection, assembly, and installation of steel structures while prioritizing safety regulations. Contributed to power plant maintenance through millwright expertise.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Ironworker Welder

GA West
Creola,Al
02.2025 - 07.2026

Advanced to lead man role based on skills

Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.

Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.

Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.

  • Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements.
  • Connected structural components to ensure secure and safe assemblies.
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
  • Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
  • Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
  • Secured steel members in place before welding them together.
  • Welded stick flux core
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools for cutting, welding, and assembly tasks.
  • Performed oxyfuel cutting on metal materials
  • Laid out reference points on metal materials prior to fabrication or assembly operations.
  • Fabricated and installed structural steel components for various construction projects.
  • Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
  • Conducted inspections of completed work to verify quality standards were met.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all stages of work.
  • Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Mentored less-experienced ironworkers, assisting foremen in task assignments for improved workflow.
  • Trained new ironworkers on safe work practices and procedures.
  • Aligned structures during erection process using levels, plumb bobs, lasers.
  • 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.
  • Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.

Journeyman Ironworker

NexGen Contracting
Franklin,Tn
02.2025 - 11.2025
  • Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
  • Installed beams, columns, and reinforcements following safety protocols and blueprints.
  • Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
  • Lead connector
  • Collaborated with iron workers on site to enhance teamwork and efficiency during installations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during installations.
  • Conducted safety inspections of equipment and job sites to maintain compliance standards.
  • Laid out reference points on metal materials prior to fabrication or assembly operations.
  • Operated cranes and hoists to lift heavy materials into position on job sites.
  • Flagged crane setting heavy machinery, heavy steel
  • Singled crane with proper verbal crane signals
  • Bolt up when needed
  • Corrected coworkers

Journeyman Ironworker

Bracken Construction
Columbus Mississippi
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements and codes.
  • Bolt-up
  • Lead connector
  • Torque bolts
  • Signal crane with verbal signs
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Moved to lead man
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment on job sites.
  • Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflows.
  • Plumb building

Journeyman Ironworker

Group Steel Erectors
Dickson Tennessee
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Connector
  • Installed steel columns and beams
  • Installed bar joist
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflows.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment on job sites.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.

Journeyman Millwright

Graycor
Charlotte,NC
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted duke energy employees to conduct power plant maintenance
  • Removed motors and rotors
  • Torqued bolts
  • Installed conveyor
  • Fitted pipe
  • Reinforced structure
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment on job sites.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflows.

Journeyman Ironworker

Southern Erectors
Pensacola,FL
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during installations.
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
  • Performed layout and installation
  • of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
  • Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
  • Secured steel members in place before welding them together.
  • Repaired defective metal parts using welding techniques as required.
  • Aligned structures during erection process using levels, plumb bobs, lasers.
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Removed panels in power plant and replaced with new ones
  • Removed old steel with oxy-fuel torch and set new steel with crane
  • Welded flux core

Journeyman Ironworker Welder

Piedmont steel
Winston Salem North Carolina
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and welders, to support ironworking tasks.
  • Installed metal decking
  • Bolt-up
  • Plumb crew
  • Cut with oxy-torch
  • Install grating
  • Stick welding
  • Install Miscellaneous steel
  • Reinforce steel building
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflows.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
  • Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.

  • Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
  • Fabricate steel
  • Forklift operator

Journeyman Ironworker

LPR
Loveland Colorado
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Bolt-up
  • installed bent plate
  • Snap bolts with TC-Gun
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflows.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment on job sites.
  • Worked with crew to plumb building
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.

Ironworker Apprentice

Chacon Steel Erectors
Alabama
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Learned structural steel erection techniques, safety procedures, and proper equipment use.
  • Learned to operate Ariel,scissor and forklift
  • Started as a Fire Watch and general laborer, supporting experienced ironworkers

Education

West Caldwell
Lenoir North Carolina , United States

Skills

  • Structural steel erection
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality control
  • Crane signaling
  • Crane rigging
  • Rigging setup
  • Heavy material handling
  • Metal decking installation
  • Steel fabrication
  • Structural welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Bolt tightening
  • Fall protection
  • High rise ironworking
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Aerial work platform
  • Fall protection
  • Heavy lifting
  • Bull rigging

Languages

Spanish, English
First Language

Certification

  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Journeyman Ironworker Welder

GA West
02.2025 - 07.2026

Journeyman Ironworker

NexGen Contracting
02.2025 - 11.2025

Journeyman Ironworker

Bracken Construction
03.2024 - 12.2024

Journeyman Ironworker

Group Steel Erectors
07.2023 - 12.2023

Journeyman Millwright

Graycor
02.2023 - 06.2023

Journeyman Ironworker

Southern Erectors
10.2022 - 12.2022

Journeyman Ironworker

LPR
08.2019 - 10.2019

Journeyman Ironworker Welder

Piedmont steel
09.2018 - 09.2022

Ironworker Apprentice

Chacon Steel Erectors
01.2018 - 09.2018

West Caldwell
Rafael Murillo Jr