Jamie Hodges
Taupo,WKO
Summary
Dynamic Fabrication Welder with extensive experience at MB Century, excelling in pipeline construction and pressure vessel fabrication. Proficient in various welding techniques and CNC operations, while effectively leading teams and ensuring safety compliance. Adept at interpreting complex drawings and engaging with clients to meet project specifications.
Results-focused welding professional prepared for challenges of fabrication welding. Known for producing high-quality welds and maintaining strict safety standards. Highly collaborative, adapting seamlessly to changing project requirements. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and using variety of welding techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
MB Century
09.2023 - Current
- Supervisory role for shutdown work, and other pipeline/construction jobs.
- Can interpret drawings and fabricate to tolerances.
- Spooling of Carbon, Stainless, Chrome-Moly pipework.
- Fabrication of pressure vessels.
- Sitting weld procedures.
- Working at spooling stations.
- Health and safety rep for Fabrication department.
- Running CNC profile cutting equipment.
- Engaging NDT teams at work fronts.
- Helping apprentices through their programmes.
Fabrication Welder
Specialised Pipe Welding Services LTD
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Spooling of pipework using FCAW-S and SAW processes.
- Engaging cranes and being a dog man
- Fitting up, cutting and prepping pipe.
- Working in with client to meet their requirements.
Apprentice Fabricator
East Weld Engineering LTD
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
Education
Heavy Fabrication NCEA Level 4 - Fabrication
Competenz
Taupo05-2025
High School Diploma -
Taupo Nui A Tia College
Taupo12-2016
Skills
- Welding techniques GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, FCAW-S, SAW, STT, GMAW
- Pipe fabrication of various metals and to various codes passing NDT
- CNC operation plasma/oxy fuel cutting
- General engineering/ Structural work
- Running a team of mean of shutdown work or other constructions jobs
- Holding permit to work at Mercury, Contact Energy, Genesis
- Ability to interpret construction drawings
- Health and safety work with clients and in house
Certification
- Full Driver's License Including F endorsement for forklift, W endorsement.
- Rigging, Pendant and gantry crane training.
- Working at heights
- Confined space
- Working at heights
- Elevated working platform
- CPR/AED Certification
- Health and safety rep training.
- Multiple welding qualifications STT/SAW, STT/FCAW, GTAW, GTAW/SMAW, GTAW/FCAW all tests have been done through SGS or Metal testing laboratories.
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
MB Century
09.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Specialised Pipe Welding Services LTD
01.2022 - 03.2023
Apprentice Fabricator
East Weld Engineering LTD
01.2018 - 01.2022
Heavy Fabrication NCEA Level 4 - Fabrication
Competenz
High School Diploma -
Taupo Nui A Tia College
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