Jake Eaton
Warwick
Summary
Seasoned Iron worker/Steel Fabricator with expertise in preparing estimates in the construction planning process. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Estimator
Al Pancheri
Parkesburg
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared detailed bid proposals, clearly outlining the scope of work and associated costs for clients.
- Provided technical advice regarding design changes that could help reduce overall construction costs.
- Performed quantity takeoffs on architectural drawings to accurately estimate materials needed for a project.
- Prepared spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel to clearly outline the scope of work for potential projects.
- Applied hands-on ironworker experience to accurately plan and strategize potential and current jobs.
Steel Fabricator /Job Supervisor
Extreme Machining
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Completed projects in a timely manner, with efficient use of time management skills and prioritization of tasks.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance practices, reducing repair costs and downtime.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating project updates and changes in a professional manner.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for structural steel fabrication.
- Increased workshop organization by maintaining clean work areas free from hazards, while consistently adhering to safety protocols.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing the inventory of raw materials needed for ongoing projects to prevent delays due to shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a smooth workflow and maintain high-quality standards during the fabrication process.
- Worked with presses, saws, and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased the necessary materials for work.
- Estimated materials needed for upcoming jobs.
- Assembled job packets and blueprints for employees.
- Scanned MTR (Mill Test Report) certificates, purchase orders, and other important documents, and filed them in the appropriate location on the company computer server.
Ironworker
Strickland Steel
06.2014 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Strickland Steel specializes in steel fabrication and construction services
- Website: Not provided
- Supported and directed crane operators hoisting equipment, tools, and supplies into place;
- Measured, cut, and formed steel pieces for structural and ornamental work;
- Resolved problems using ironworking knowledge to prevent critical issues and equipment breakdowns;
- Field-connected beams and girders on buildings as high and 3 stories;
- Maneuvered crane ball to move metal pieces in right position;
- Complied with OSHA guidelines to minimize risk and company liability;
- Transported heavy and high loads with reliable rigging;
- Analyzed wear and tear of equipment to prevent deterioration;
- Maintaining tooling and equipment to prevent breakdowns;
- Dismantle structures and equipment with safety and precision;
- Completed quality welds with MIG, Flux core wire feeder, and SMAW techniques, checking work to verify durability;
- Examined blueprints to accurately determine layouts;
- Prepared materials for welds, smoothing surfaces to increase durability and quality;
- Completed welds, fixed structural issues and installed new components;
- Welded components in flat, vertical and overhead positions;
- Supported fast-paced production work with high quality welds on products;
- Protected employees from safety hazards with consistent use of correct equipment and techniques;
- Prevented wasted time and materials with careful planning and meticulous interpretation of blueprints and job orders;
- Utilized standard shop hand tools and equipment;
- Maintained workplace alignment using clamps and jigs;
- Welded components by operating equipment in different settings and environments;
- Obtained snug fit by shaping metal properly and grinding surfaces to match;
- Avoided overheating, warping, or distortion through process monitoring;
- Operate heavy machinery such as scissor lift, boom reach, fork truck
- Trusted with keys to the front gate and shop to open and close as needed
Education
Delaware Technical Community College
New Castle, Delaware01.2013
Graduation -
Bohemia Manor High School
Chesapeake City, MD01.2007
Skills
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Rigging preparation
- OSHA Compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Preparing estimates
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Typing and general computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Quantity takeoffs
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
Construction Estimator
Al Pancheri
05.2025 - 06.2025
Steel Fabricator /Job Supervisor
Extreme Machining
05.2023 - 05.2025
Ironworker
Strickland Steel
06.2014 - 02.2023
Delaware Technical Community College
Graduation -
Bohemia Manor High School