Donte Woodall

Seasoned welding professional with 15+ years of expertise and 10+ years in supervisory and management roles. Skilled in leading crews, managing large-scale projects, and ensuring top-quality, on-time results while upholding strict safety standards. Known for strong leadership, problem-solving, and driving team productivity.

Fabrication Supervisor - Yancey Bros CO. - Batesville, MS

(2025-09)

The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Aluminum Enclosure Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of aluminum enclosures for Caterpillar equipment and related applications. This role leads fabrication personnel, manages workflow, and ensures adherence to company standards, engineering specifications, and production schedules.

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day fabrication activities, including cutting, forming, fitting, and welding aluminum components
• Lead, train, and develop a team of welders, fabricators, and support staff to meet production goals and quality expectations
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly
• Monitor production schedules and adjust manpower or priorities to meet deadlines
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, tolerances, and customer specifications
• Enforce safety policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment
• Coordinate with engineering, quality control, and assembly departments to resolve fabrication issues and improve processes
• Inspect work in progress and completed products to verify accuracy and structural integrity
• Manage material usage, reduce waste, and support cost-efficiency initiatives
• Ensure proper maintenance and reporting of fabrication equipment and welding machines
• Initiate and track work orders for equipment repairs and operational issues
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase productivity and streamline fabrication process

General Foreman/Superintendent - BlueOval SK - Stanton, TN

(2023-01 - 2025-09)

• Led a team of logistics coordinators, overseeing end-to-end movement of goods from suppliers to customers, ensuring efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Implemented comprehensive safety training programs for warehouse personnel, achieving zero lost-time accidents over the past 3 years.
• Partnered with the procurement team to align supply needs with production schedules, ensuring consistent material availability and preventing downtime.
• Built and maintained strategic relationships with key suppliers, driving reliability, cost savings, and continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

Journeyman Ironworker/Welder - Local Ironworker Union 167 - Memphis, TN

(2017-04 - 2025-09)

• Assembled and disassembled heavy machinery including cranes, lifts, and various industrial equipment.
• Performed crane rigging and flagging to ensure safe and precise load handling.
• Utilized a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools (grinders, tape measures, levels, lasers, hammers, wrenches, saws, drills, and calipers).
• Interpreted and applied structural iron blueprints, schematics, and architectural specifications to guide work sequencing and installation.
• Positioned and secured steel components for maximum structural integrity and safety.
• Affixed steel components to cables in accordance with operational procedures.
• Installed metal and iron bars at designated locations to meet project specifications.
• Corrected bent, warped, or damaged iron and steel components as required.
• Conducted regular inspections of metal infrastructure to identify flaws or potential hazards.
• Performed major and minor repairs to iron and steel structures, including facility fences and steel barriers.
• Maintained accurate daily work logs, task reports, and repair requests.

Ironworker/Welder - Elite Ironworks LLC - Memphis, TN

(2021-05 - 2023-01)

• Erected and installed steel columns, beams, joists, RTU frames, handrails, gates, ramps, catwalks, and other structural components.
• Performed fabrication and installation of ornamental, industrial, machinery-related, and commercial welding and ironwork.
• Assembled and disassembled heavy machinery including cranes, lifts, and other industrial equipment.
• Executed crane rigging and flagging operations to ensure safe and efficient load handling.
• Utilized a full range of powered and non-powered hand tools (grinders, tape measures, levels, lasers, hammers, wrenches, saws, drills, and calipers).
• Read and applied iron structural blueprints, schematics, and architectural specifications to determine work sequencing.
• Positioned steel components for maximum structural support and safety.
• Affixed steel components to cables following operational procedures.
• Installed and repaired metal and iron bars, fences, steel barriers, and other structural elements.
• Corrected bent or warped iron and steel components to restore structural integrity.
• Conducted routine inspections to identify flaws or hazards in metal infrastructure.
• Maintained detailed daily logs, reports, and repair documentation.

Maintenance Supervisor - Marshall County Correctional Facility - Holly Springs, MS

(2018-11 - 2019-12)

• Supervised a small crew of technicians, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects were completed safely, on time, and to specifications.
• Oversaw maintenance and repair operations across multiple disciplines, including plumbing, electrical systems, locks, generators, welding, and HVAC systems.
• Performed diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hands-on repairs for commercial and industrial equipment.
• Maintained and serviced lawnmowers, tractors, and other groundskeeping machinery to ensure reliable operation.
• Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Ensured all work met safety standards and compliance regulations.

Structural Welder/Iron Worker - Qunilin Enterprises - Oxford, MS

(2015-11 - 2017-04)

• Skilled in fitting, fabricating, and assembling metal components for structural, industrial, and ornamental applications.
• Proficient in multiple welding and cutting techniques, utilizing both powered and non-powered tools for precision fabrication.
• Experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to meet project specifications.
• Certified Lift Truck Operator, Boom Truck Operator, Aerial Lift Operator, and Scissor Lift Operator.
• Adept at safe rigging practices and handling heavy materials and equipment in compliance with OSHA and site safety standards.

Receiving Manager - Thermos - Batesville, MS

(2010 - 2015-11)

• Scheduled container arrivals, returns, and mail deliveries while maintaining accurate container logs and reports.
• Received and filed receipts, ensuring proper documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Supervised a team of 8–10 employees, providing leadership, task delegation, and performance oversight.
• Served as Grade III Lead Lift Operator, overseeing receipt of stock deliveries, proper packing, and organized storage of raw materials for future use.
• Scheduled sanitation pickups and coordinated waste management procedures.
• Performed order retrievals and managed data entry for inventory tracking across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Served on the Safety Committee, contributing to workplace safety initiatives, compliance audits, and accident prevention measures.

CNC Machine Operator - Parker and Hannifin - Batesville, MS

(2009 - 2010)

• Acquired training in tool and die processes, soldering, and welding techniques.
• Served as a material handler, ensuring accurate movement, staging, and storage of materials for production use.
• Operated welding and fabrication equipment to produce a variety of automotive parts to meet quality and production standards.
• Maintained adherence to safety regulations and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Shift Leader - Aluminum Extrusions - Senatobia, MS

(2006 - 2008)

• Operated production line machinery, performing machine setup and routine adjustments to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Certified crane operator and industrial truck operator, safely moving heavy materials and equipment.
• Performed painting, material handling, and staging to support production flow.
• Assisted in quality assurance inspections, verifying product specifications and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborated with team members to meet production targets while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

Associates in Arts - Arts and Applied Science - East Mississippi Community College (2009 - 2009)

Diploma - South Panola High School (2005 - 2005)