Lead Welder with 20+ Years Experience

DONNIE CARTER

L EAD WELDER

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented welder with over 20 years

of experience specializing in MIG, FCAW,

and SMAW welding processes. Adept at

assembling metal pieces and repairing

damaged components using heavy, heat-

emitting machinery to melt all molten

materials into the required shape.

Demonstrated expertise in analyzing

blueprints and other documents to ensure

exact measurements and determine

relevant methodologies and machinery.

Committed to continuous learning and

collaborating with interdisciplinary

professionals to assess needs and

requirements and devise and implement

procedures to guarantee top-quality

service delivery and client satisfaction.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Highly skilled in reading and interpreting

blueprints, schematics, and technical

diagrams to define welding requirements

and guide project execution. Brings deep

industry knowledge, including expertise

with hand and power tools, material

sourcing, and quality inspections. Adept at

troubleshooting weld defects, maintaining

equipment, and ensuring compliance with

safety protocols and quality standards.

Strong communicator with proven ability to

collaborate across teams—facilitating

efficient, high-quality outcomes in complex

industrial environments.

WORK HISTORY

Lead Welder

ACADEMIC

BACKGROUND

HIGH DIPLOMA

WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL GARY, IN

Aerotek 09/2017 - 12/2022

Led and executed complex welding and

fabrication tasks in heavy industrial

environments, specializing in MIG, FCAW,

and SMAW across all positions.

Interpreted and applied blueprints,

schematics, and layout drawings to fabricate

and install large structural components,

including heavy-duty equipment.

Riley Power Group 01/2023 - Present

Fabricated and aligned parts using calipers,

clamps, rulers, and other precision tools to

meet tight tolerances and engineering specs.

Welded, fabricated, and assembled structural

components for overhead cranes and heavy

lifting systems.

Performed structural repairs and

reinforcements on crane arms, joints, and

load-bearing elements.

Trinity Industries 09/2010 - 09/2017

Supported production planning and

mentored junior welders, promoting

adherence to safety protocols and

company standards—reinforcing readiness

for a Lead role in crane fabrication and

installation.

Lead Welder / Fabricator

Various Companies 01/2005 - 09/2010

Used MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core processes

across diverse industrial applications

Ensured all crane welds complied with

engineering specifications, safety standards,

and operational load requirements.

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