Andrew Hodge
Menominee
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group
12.2021 - 04.2025
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
Aluminum Welder/Fitter
PDS Technical Services
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines, wearing appropriate protective gear, and promoting awareness among colleagues.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently utilizing various types of welding equipment for diverse applications.
Welder/Fabricator
Fourinox
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
Pipe Welder
PDS Technical Services
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
Pipe Welder
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Developed solid understanding of various metals'' properties, allowing for proper selection of filler materials for different applications.
Welder/Fitter
Silvan Industries
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Marinette, WINo Degree - Gas Utility
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Marinette, WISkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Special alloys
- Time management
- Rigging techniques
- Manual dexterity
- Crane operation
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group
12.2021 - 04.2025
Aluminum Welder/Fitter
PDS Technical Services
05.2021 - 12.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Fourinox
04.2019 - 07.2021
Pipe Welder
PDS Technical Services
02.2017 - 04.2019
Pipe Welder
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
07.2012 - 02.2017
Welder/Fitter
Silvan Industries
06.2007 - 07.2012
No Degree - Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
No Degree - Gas Utility
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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