Robert Batta

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Highly skilled and dependable individual with over a decade of experience in welding, fabrication and team leadership. Proficient in MIG, TIG, robotic welding, and various fabrication processes using ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Recognized for precision, efficiency and the ability to meet / exceed quality standards while managing operations and motivating team performance. Adept at blueprint reading, troubleshooting equipment and maintaining high safety and quality standards in fast-paced industrial environments.

Overview

2026

years of professional experience

Work History

Welder / Welding Lead

Tennant Company

Golden Valley, MN

11.2018 - 10.2025

Setup, operated and maintained MIG, TIG and robotic welding equipment to create high-quality welds on metal components.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise fabrication tasks.
Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues or concerns efficiently.
Lead second-shift welding team, coordinating and prioritizing work orders based on business and employee needs as well as training new and existing team members across multiple welding areas.
Assisted in the development of training materials for onboarding new welders.

Welder / Fabricator

Weather-Rite LLC

Minneapolis, MN

2015 - 2018

Built custom and semi-custom industrial and commercial grade HVAC units from layout through final assembly.
Utilized ferrous and non-ferrous metals, structural steel, tubing and sheet metal to complete work orders and ensure they were built set standard.
Operated overhead cranes and fork trucks to safely maneuver heavy materials and completed assemblies through different stages of production.
Responded to services calls, troubleshooting field issues and performing onsite repairs.

Welder

CDI Custom Curb Adapters

Elk River, MN

2013 - 2015

Setup, operate, maintain MIG, and TIG welding equipment to fabricate custom curb adapters for the HVAC industry.
Utilized press brakes, iron workers, plasma cutters, bandsaws and other fabrication equipment to complete work orders.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise component assembly.
Inspected finished products and checked critical measurements for quality assurance to guarantee product was build company standards.
Conducted routine inspections of other welders for quality assurance and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Education

Welding / Metal Fabrication Methods

Hennepin Technical College