Christopher M. Swope
Objective To obtain a full-time position with the opportunity for advancement.
EducationCertifications Present Arizona Automotive Institute Phoenix, AZWelding Program2006 Phoenix College Phoenix, AZG.E.D Certificate· (SMAW) 1-4F, 1-4G, with/without backing, 1, 2, 5, & 6G pipe, mild and stainless pipe and plate· (GMAW) 1-4F, 1-4G without backing, 1, 2, 5, & 6G pipe· (FCAW) 1-4F, 1-4G without backing, 1, 2, 5, & 6G pipe· (GTAW) 1-4F, 1-4G without backing mild steel, 1F, 2F, & 1G aluminum with backing, 1, 2, 5, & 6G aluminum pipe mild and stainless steel· Carbon Arc Gouging· Plasma Cutting Processes· Oxygen Acetylene Cutting Processes
Work experience 6 months Swaggart Brothers Stanfield, ORHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer§ Operate heavy equipment; backhoe; takhoe; bulldozer; general labor
1 ½ years Arizona Pipe Line Phoenix, AZPipe Fitter/Equipment Operator§ Install natural gas lines; utilize backhoe and heavy equipment; dig and inspect gas lines; special projects
1 year Steller Corp. Phoenix, AZEquipment Operator/Laborer§ Operate Heavy Equipment; loader; backhoe; sky track forklift; gannon

1 year Hickman’s Egg Ranch Buckeye, AZEquipment Operator§ Operate Equipment; bobcat skid steer; loader; remove manure from under lay houses and load manure trucks

10 years Swopes Construction Irrigon, OREquipment Operator/Laborer§ General Labor; backhoe operator