Robert Stopforth

*** ****** ***, *****, ** *****

Phone: 510-***-****

Email: ad464r@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

**/**** - **/****

Welder / Foreman

Berland Industries, Richmond, CA

Fabricated & installed required parts to finalize work.

Protected employees from safety hazards with consistent use of correct equipment and techniques. Mounted and secured all work sites during production, while instructing all employees on safety while using cranes, hoists or banding machines. Completed all welds for inspection clearance. Completed all structural issues and installed new components. Prevented wasted time and materials with careful planning and meticulous interpretation of blueprints and job orders. Utilized standard shop hand tools and equipment. Transported and loaded heavy equipment & material according to safety procedures. Achieved long-lasting welds using proper technique and materials selection. Supported fast-paced production work with high-quality welds on products. Analyzed speed and length of welding arc to avoid defects. Welded components in flat, vertical and overhead positions. Set up safe appropriate support structures to reach weld locations. Checked welds against weld size and appearance, according to specifications, while keeping quality consistent. Worked diligently & precisely to achieve ideal fit. Regulated welding equipment to allow metals to reach bonding temperature. Produced smooth seams after filling holes and indentations. Obtained snug fit welds by shaping metal properly & grinding surfaces to match. Examined all completed work sites to achieve inspection quality work.

Equipment Capabilities include the following

Gradall Lift

Scissor Lift

Boom Lift

Forklift

09/2021 - 12/2022

Certified Welder

Blank & Cables, Oakland, CA

Fabricated & installed required parts to finalize work.

Protected employees from safety hazards with consistent use of correct equipment and techniques. Mounted and secured all work sites during production, while instructing all employees on safety while using cranes, hoists or banding machines. Completed all welds for inspection clearance. Completed all structural issues and installed new components. Prevented wasted time and materials with careful planning and meticulous interpretation of blueprints and job orders. Utilized standard shop hand tools and equipment. Transported and loaded heavy equipment & material according to safety procedures. Achieved long-lasting welds using proper technique and materials selection. Supported fast-paced production work with high-quality welds on products. Analyzed speed and length of welding arc to avoid defects. Welded components in flat, vertical and overhead positions. Set up safe appropriate support structures to reach weld locations. Checked welds against weld size and appearance, according to specifications, while keeping quality consistent. Worked diligently & precisely to achieve ideal fit. Regulated welding equipment to allow metals to reach bonding temperature. Produced smooth seams after filling holes and indentations. Obtained snug fit welds by shaping metal properly & grinding surfaces to match. Examined all completed work sites to achieve inspection quality work.

12/2015 - 02/2021

Welder Foreman

Lee's Imperial Welding, Fremont, CA

Welder Foreman Lee's Imperial Welding - Fremont, CA 12/2015 - 02/2021

Foreman & all inclusive duties

Welder Certified SMAW-A1

Welder Certified FCAW-S-B1A

Welder Rigger

Inspection Wire Rope / Stainless Steel Handling

Design & Installation

Repairs & Maintenance in Parking Garages, Decks, Stair Cases, Indoor & Outdoor

Thorough Blueprint Comprehension

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gradall lift

Scissor Lift

Boom Lift

Forklift

Powder Actuated Tools

08/2002 - 11/2015

Foreman / Welder

Allied Ropes, Brisbane, CA

August 2002 - Foreman / Welder Allied Ropes Brisbane, California • All shop foreman duties

• installed wire/barrier cables in parking garages, decks & staircases, inside & outside.

Structural steel installations & fabrications

Complete knowledge of shop equipment

Heavy equipment operator/ maintenance

Thorough knowledge of Blueprint Comprehension

Education History

Diploma

High School Diploma

Pinole Valley High School, Pinole, Ca

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

03/2024

D.1.8

CWI

03/2024

SMAW-A1

CWI

06/2023

FCAW-S-B1A

CWI

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