Steel Worker resume examples for 2025

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Updated March 26, 2025
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Steel Worker Resume

 
Christian Campbell
Steel Worker
59447 W. Elm Rd., Point Comfort, TX | (370) 555-2114 | ccampbell@example.com
Work Experience
Steel Worker, CMI TMC HLDGS - Point Comfort, TX
2019

Operated cutting torches and heavy equipment to include forklifts, frontend loaders, and 5k & 10k dump trucks.

Forced structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.

Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them or use to guide them into position.

Loaded or unloaded shipments being received or going out using forklifts and or overhead cranes.

Tie bundles of rebar Assist in changing equipment for different products Required to fill temporary vacancies in lower classifications.

Steel Worker, CCC Group - Point Comfort, TX
2018 - 2019

Installed checker plates, beams, angle brace, and other structural steel.

Assisted Iron Workers with bolt-up, grind and align pipes and various laborer tasks assigned.

Erected large structures, set heavy equipment with weights up to 50,000 lbs.

Bolt up, hang steel, paint, run JLG manlifts, prepare rigging for crane and chain fall.

Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate safety hazards and enable construction.

Cleaned or preparedconstruction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Carpenter Helper, Tradesmen International - Macedonia, OH
2012 - 2018

Keep job sites clean and machines serviced.

Carpenter helper Landscaping HVAC helper Water treatment

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Worked with all different types of power and hand tools, power saws, nail guns, welding machines

Mark reference points on construction materials.

Skills
Overhead Cranes, Heavy Machinery, Daily Activities, Custom Homes, Hand Tools, Layout, Structural Steel, Rebar, Verbal Instructions, Plumb Bobs
Education
Certificate Electrical Engineering
2011 - 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
 

How to write a steel worker resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your professional title, or the one you aspire to.

Step 2: Detail your years of experience in steel worker-related roles and your industry experience.

Step 3: What are your biggest professional wins? Here is your opportunity to highlight your strongest accomplishments by placing them at the start of your resume.

Step 4: Don't forget, your goal is to summarize your experience. Keep it short and sweet, so it's easy for recruiters to quickly understand why you're a great hire.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some steel worker interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:

  1. Look at the job listing and skills listed. You need to include the exact keywords from the job description to get your resume in front of an actual human. Do you have those skills? Fantastic! Be sure to list them.
  2. Include as many relevant hard or technical steel worker skills as possible for each job you apply to.
  3. Be specific with the skills you have and be sure you are using the most up to date and accurate terms.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some steel worker interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a steel worker resume:

  • Safety Equipment
  • Overhead Cranes
  • Torches
  • Steel Beams
  • Hoisting
  • CNC
  • MIG
  • Steel Buildings
  • Metal Shears
  • Construction Sites
  • Arc Welding
  • Steel Plates
  • Equipment Operators
  • Laser Equipment
  • Pulleys
  • Construction Materials
  • Tape Measure
  • Plumb Bobs
  • Assembly Line
  • Hoists
  • Stainless Steel
  • Drill Press
  • Steel Mill
  • Storage Tanks
  • Rail Cars
  • Tow Motor
  • Steel Frames
  • Safety Standards
  • Scissor Lifts
  • Steel Pieces

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the steel worker position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

  1. List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
  2. Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
  3. Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write steel worker experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

  • Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
  • Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
  • Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are effective examples from steel worker resumes:

Work History Example #1

Form Setter

Macy's

  • Created, designed and implemented diamond/color stone setting styles and layouts on original DY jewelry for shows and photo shoots.
  • Identified gym needs and developed weekly schedules for the setting, resetting, and maintenance of climbs.
  • United States Set up and stock merchandise for the grand opening.
  • Trained in the processes of Tiffany & Co to execute different stone setting techniques such as prong and burnish setting.
  • Performed graver work using Meiji microscopes.

Work History Example #2

Steel Worker

Turner Industries

  • Assembled hoisting equipment/rigging including: cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy materials and equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics, and MIG, FCAW, SMAW welded parts as defined in specification sheets.
  • Worked as Iron Worker in Mining Industry doing bolt up and assisting journeymen.
  • Threaded rebar for placement in concrete casts.
  • Worked night shift bolting up structure while landing bundles of grading then setting each grading according to layout of blueprints.

Work History Example #3

Structural Steel Worker Helper

Republic Steel

  • Handled power tools including TIG and gas welding systems.
  • Chipped and grinded steel metal, slot gages, and butt ends Worked the knuckle line shaking steel apart
  • Used torches, wedges, turnbuckles, hoists, cranes, drift pins and pry bars.
  • Experienced with stainless steel and aluminum layout, fitting and fabrication procedures.
  • Determined materials used in craft and demonstrated appropriate material handling techniques.

Work History Example #4

Steel Worker

CBIZ

  • Ensured that iron structures were aligned vertically and horizontally per blueprint requirements, and preparing layouts.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
  • Assisted journeymen electricians with industrial and light commercial installation/ repair.
  • Trained with several experienced journeymen while educating myself in an accredited trade school.
  • Welded using SMAW, GMAW BACK GOUGING, DEMO AND REPAIR, FIT READ BLUE PRINT

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from steel worker resumes:

Certificate In Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

2011 - 2012

Highlight your steel worker certifications on your resume

Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your steel worker resume:

  1. OSHA Safety Certificate
  2. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)

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