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Carter Clark

Columbia

Summary

Accomplished Welding Shop Manager at Mid City Lumber Company, skilled in structural fabrication and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective training and supervision. Expert in equipment operation, ensuring safety compliance while delivering high-quality results. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Spark's Construction LLC
Hallsville
05.2025 - Current
  • Executed welding of clips and handrails to ensure structural integrity.
  • Performed cutting of I-beams from walls using sky lifts and rigging for precise modifications.
  • Utilized basket lifts and scissor lifts to access elevated work areas safely.
  • Conducted training for new hires to promote safety and efficiency in operations.

Welding Shop Manager

Mid City Lumber Company
Columbia
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Trained new welders on equipment usage and welding techniques.
  • Supervised daily welding operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assigned and monitored daily tasks for crew members to optimize productivity.
  • Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance compliance.
  • Welded structural posts and installed studs as needed for suspension under concrete.
  • Customized plates to specifications for I-beams based on weight and size, welding them onto square tubing.
  • Operated aqua bandsaw, shear, cutting torch, mag drill, forklift, and punch as required.
  • Loaded generator welder onto company truck, securing it for site visits as necessary.

Fabrication Welder

Swafford and Kensey LLC
Troy
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Welded 16,000-32,000 BTU heater housings using Flux Core for drywall drying applications.
  • Traveled to Tennessee Toyota plant for on-site installations as required.
  • Utilized cutting torch, shear, grinders, and forklifts to maneuver materials for project completion.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance project efficiency.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace to ensure safety standards.

Welder

Wayne B Smith
Louisiana
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Trained new welders on tools, techniques, and safety practices to ensure competency.
  • Utilized stick welding to harden dredge bits for sand and rock extraction from Mississippi River.
  • Resurrected barge by executing recovery operations after prolonged submersion.
  • Operated cutting torch, forklift, grinder, and hoisting equipment to complete various tasks.
  • Maintained effective communication with supervisors about project progress and challenges.
  • Repaired damaged components using cutting torches and welding equipment for enhanced durability.

Construction Foreman

Curtis Construction
Columbia
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw operations in OKC, Beatrice, NE, and Central MO to ensure efficiency.
  • Supervised daily construction activities, enforcing compliance with safety regulations.
  • Coordinated work schedules and assigned tasks to optimize team performance.
  • Managed inventory of materials and tools, guaranteeing project readiness.
  • Trained new workers on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Conducted inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
  • Communicated project updates to managers and stakeholders consistently.
  • Performed tasks safely in elevated and precarious environments.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding

Missouri State Tech
Linn, MO
05-2019

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment operation
  • Structural fabrication
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Power tools operation
  • Shear and bandsaw operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Detail orientation
  • Cutting torch and plasma cutter skills
  • Grinder proficiency
  • Hoisting and rigging

Timeline

Welder

Spark's Construction LLC
05.2025 - Current

Welding Shop Manager

Mid City Lumber Company
01.2024 - 05.2025

Fabrication Welder

Swafford and Kensey LLC
02.2023 - 12.2023

Welder

Wayne B Smith
01.2023 - 12.2023

Construction Foreman

Curtis Construction
06.2019 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Welding

Missouri State Tech

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