Robert Sarka
Mentor
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Welder with extensive experience at Nova Manufacturing, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and conduct quality inspections, ensuring precision and compliance. Recognized for mentoring junior welders and fostering teamwork, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and defect repair.
Seasoned worker with years of experience fabricating items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create a safe environment for the team.
Familiar at working with government regulations to complete intricate parts for airplanes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Nova Manufacturing
03.2025 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components. Operated robot welder and mig finishing.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Maintained work area cleanliness and adhered to safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to new projects, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Mentored junior welders on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team environment.
Welder CNC Operator
AMD Fabricating
2018 - 03.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Maintained and calibrated welding machines for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce downtime.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components efficiently.
Hydroform Press
Engenetics Aerospace
2015 - 2018
- Manufactured wing struts turbine blades, cockpit dashboard sensors using a variety of special materials for government agencies ans airlines.
- Used digital height gages, calipers and micrometers to measure within 0.005 tolerance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Welder Fitter Assembler
Spectrum Engineering
2004 - 2015
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Operated saw cutting of tubing and bar stock. Sheered aluminum and stainless steel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Euclid High School
Euclid, OHSkills
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Defect repair
- Stainless steel welding
- Blueprints
- Production
- Aluminum welding
- Weld inspections
- Visual inspection
- Welder qualification test
- Quality control and assurance
- TIG welding
Accomplishments
Trained in use of robot welder able to problem solve during times of stoppage.
Certification
Forklift certified
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Nova Manufacturing
03.2025 - Current
Welder CNC Operator
AMD Fabricating
2018 - 03.2025
Hydroform Press
Engenetics Aerospace
2015 - 2018
Welder Fitter Assembler
Spectrum Engineering
2004 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Euclid High School