Jesse D. Burke

Teaches at Staten Island MakerSpace

Often described as a daring thrill seeker, he was naturally attracted to the excitement and risky nature of ironworking.During his time as an ironworker Burke has faced astounding heights, further developed his hand-eye coordination, acute sense of depth perception, physical stamina, and strength.
Burke’s list of certifications includes The Ironworkers/AWS National Welding Certification, NYC DOB Qualified Rigger, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Blue Print Reading, Tower Crane Rigging, Tower Crane Refresher, Automatic Welding, Stainless Steel Welding, Stick Welding, N.Y. State welding test, Scaffold Refresher, OSHA 10 Safety Course, OSHA 30 Safety Course, Lead Hazard Training, M.T.A. and Metro North Track Training, Flagger Training, First Aid & CPR Training, Metal Buildings, OSHA Steel Erection Safety, Disaster Response, Instruction on How to Work Safely at Disaster Sites, MSHA, and Bolt Technology. As an accomplished industry veteran, Burke hopes to share his unprecedented skills to hobbyists, novices, and experts alike.