Brian Johnson
Bigfork
Summary
With over 15 years at United Refractories, I've maintained a flawless safety record and progressed from Laborer to Ironworker Foreman, showcasing exceptional blueprint reading and team collaboration skills. My expertise in structural welding and ability to lead under pressure have significantly contributed to expediting project timelines and enhancing workplace safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker
United Refractories
04.2010 - Current
- Complied with MSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space,
- Maintained a 14 year perfect safety with zero recordable injuries working in Minnesota mines and other industrial facilities.
- Worked for United Refractories from 2010-2025 (present). 2010-2018 as a Laborer. 2018-2025 as an Ironworker. 2023-2025 as the nightshift Ironworker foreman.
- Able to read blueprints and assemble many different structural steel and iron frameworks for buildings and other structures.
- Proven ability to fabricate various steel components as needed and assemble as needed.
- Proficient in all stick welding applications such as structural welds or stainless steel. Also experienced at MiG welding processes.
- Ability to cut metal components to required precise lengths using metal shears, plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torches and air arcing.
- Extensive knowledge in various different types of refractory and applications throughout all pellet plants.
- Experienced at positioning rebar and other iron reinforcement pre and post pouring of concrete.
- Expedited shutdown timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as overhead cranes, chain hoists, forklifts and man lifts whenever it was needed.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with coworkers, supervisors, engineers, and other contractors on job sites.
- Repaired and replaced various parts on mine machines in all mining operations throughout Minnesota and one plant in Michigan.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work in extreme environments such as heights and extreme heat created by industrial furnaces
Education
Certificate - Industrial And Residential Electrical
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05.1999
Skills
- Construction safety
- Rigging techniques
- Structural bolting
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- OSHA compliance
- Crane signaling
- Aerial work platform
- Heavy lifting
- Welding
- Safety measures
- Quality control
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Risk management
- Steel fabrication
- Scaffolding
- Elevated work platform set up
- Rod-bending machines
- Crane operation
- Industrial maintenance
- Crane rigging
- Fall protection
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
Timeline
Ironworker
United Refractories
04.2010 - Current
Certificate - Industrial And Residential Electrical
Northwest Technical College
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