I'm an experienced welder that specialize in precision welding using various techniques including GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW to create strong, reliable welds on a range of metals. I take pride in my attention to detail and focus on safety, always aiming to deliver top-notch results whether I’m tackling routine jobs or more complex projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Cullham Engineering LTD
11.2023 - 04.2024
Managed assigned welding tasks effectively.
Perform pipe welding on sizes: 1300NB, 1000NB, 900NB, and 700NB.
Execute butt joints with root pass using GTAW and flux-cored wire for filling and capping.
Ensure tasks are completed without welding defects.
Followed and enforced health and safety procedures and standards.
Maintain and manage welding equipment and tools.
Welder
MRK Mckenzie & Ridley (kawerau) LTD
09.2023 - 09.2023
Valve Replacement: Replaced old valves with new ones.
Welding: Performed butt welds that passed 100% X-ray inspection.
Team Collaboration: Worked effectively with team members to enhance project productivity.
Versatile Welding: Executed welding tasks in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welder
Bakels Edible Oil (Dairy Tube) MT. Maunganui
04.2022 - 05.2023
Silo Installation: Supervised and installed silos with Crowntira's systems.
Fabrication: Created and installed post/frame structures for hanging brackets as per design.
Manifold Assembly: Assembled, welded, and positioned manifolds accurately according to blueprints.
Pipe Spooling: Managed 2 ½ inch pipe spooling with heat trace (jacketed), connecting to silos via RJT fittings and manifolds via Triclover clamps.
Product Line Installation: Installed jacketed product lines on-site, incorporating Mac-union fittings for transitions.
Nitrogen and Water Lines: Spooled and installed 2-inch pipes for nitrogen and water lines on-site.
Welding and Hygiene: Ensured all joints were welded with proper purge for 100% hygiene; cleaned welds using chemical solutions (pickling paste) with full personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety goggles, face shield, and rubber gloves.
Welder
Eastbridge Engineering Napier
09.2020 - 03.2022
Peacack Welding: Utilized semi-auto robot for fillet welds in flat position, ensuring fast and high-quality results.
Welding Positions: Conducted welding in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Manual Welding: Performed manual welding as required.
Pipe Sign Gantry: Used manipulator, roller, handpiece, and holder stand for efficient and high-quality full welds on rotated pipes.
Structural Welding: Executed full welds on columns, beams, and butt joints.
Welder
E.M.S Rotorua
05.2017 - 09.2021
Production Welder & Fabricator: Welded and fabricated components for forestry equipment using GMAW welding, including grapples, drums, sheaves, towers, grouser bars, tow points, and standard guarding.
Crane Operator: Licensed to operate crane unit 3800.
Forklift Operator: Licensed to operate forklifts across an open weight range.
Welder
Page Macrae Mt. Maunganui
11.2007 - 09.2014
Welder: Skilled in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
Tree Harvester Components: MIG welded Waratah and South Star tree harvester parts, including upper saw section, body, and lower saw section.
Pipe Welding: Utilized manipulators and rollers for rotating pipes in the workshop, ensuring fast and high-quality welds.
Rottpass Welding: Performed STT solid wire welding for rottpass on rotating tubes, with FCAW used for filling and capping.
Manual Welding: Executed manual welding on-site for joints that could not be rotated in the workshop.
FCAW Welder
Hanshin Steel Construction
06.2006 - 05.2007
Reject Welding Repairs: Repaired rejected automatic welds using gouging and feaw techniques.
Fabrication Department: Conducted full welding of stiffeners and brackets.
Structural Welding: Performed full welding on columns, beams, and butt joints.
Welder
SEILBU DOCKYARD CO. LTD
04.2001 - 04.2004
Shipbuilding and Repair: Welded frames, stiffeners, and brackets of vessels using CO₂ machine during construction.
Hull and Superstructures: Completed full welding (vertical, horizontal, overhead, and flat) of hull plates and superstructures using CO₂ machine.
Weld Inspection and Repair: Checked and repaired welds with gauging machine and manual techniques before progressing to the next process.
Education
Globe & Global Maritime Training Center
Manila, Philippines
High School Diploma -
Mangga Cacutud High School
Cacutud Arayat Pampanga
1996
Skills
GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding): Skilled in precision welding of various metals
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding): Experienced in welding carbon and low alloy steels
FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding): Proficient in flux-cored welding for strong, efficient welds
Pipe Welder
Personal Information
VISA: NEW ZEALAND CITIZEN
Timeline
Welder
Cullham Engineering LTD
11.2023 - 04.2024
Welder
MRK Mckenzie & Ridley (kawerau) LTD
09.2023 - 09.2023
Welder
Bakels Edible Oil (Dairy Tube) MT. Maunganui
04.2022 - 05.2023
Welder
Eastbridge Engineering Napier
09.2020 - 03.2022
Welder
E.M.S Rotorua
05.2017 - 09.2021
Welder
Page Macrae Mt. Maunganui
11.2007 - 09.2014
FCAW Welder
Hanshin Steel Construction
06.2006 - 05.2007
Welder
SEILBU DOCKYARD CO. LTD
04.2001 - 04.2004
Globe & Global Maritime Training Center
High School Diploma -
Mangga Cacutud High School
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