Donald Salter
East Peoria,IL
Summary
Certified Welder accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience. Experienced with team leadership and project management. Utilizes strategic planning to achieve organizational objectives. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Leader
BTD Manufacturing
08.2022 - Current
- Led team in implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes.
- Mentored staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing workforce competency.
- Developed training programs for new hires, improving onboarding efficiency and retention rates.
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Welder/Fabricator
Synergetic Industries
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
Welder
Matcor Inc
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
Welder
Synergetic Industries LLC
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
Structural Welder
Caterpillar
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Optimized routes to maximize efficiency and scheduled service stops
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables
- Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty
- Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current
- Enforced on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to issues
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of to ensure safe operation
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 07.2014
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production
- Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues
Education
High school or equivalent - General
East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria, IL05.2005
Skills
- Structural welding
- Project management
- Adept in precision and measuring tools
- Blueprints and schematics
- MIG welding professional
- Effective leader
- Fabrication
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Manufacturing Leader
BTD Manufacturing
08.2022 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Synergetic Industries
05.2020 - 07.2022
Welder
Matcor Inc
10.2018 - 04.2020
Welder
Synergetic Industries LLC
01.2017 - 09.2018
Structural Welder
Caterpillar
08.2014 - 07.2016
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 07.2014
High school or equivalent - General
East Peoria Community High School