ZACH DILLON
THE HEIRLOOM COMPANIES
Warm Springs,GA
12
years of professional experience
Experienced Welder and Fabricator with 10+ years of hands-on experience in architectural, structural, industrial, and custom metal fabrication. Skilled in TIG, MIG, and flux-core welding, with extensive experience working with carbon steel and additional experience with stainless steel, aluminum, and brass. Experienced in producing high-end custom architectural elements including stairs, railings, gates, doors, furniture, decorative metalwork, and structural components. Strong ability to interpret drawings and specifications, perform precise layout and fit-up, and deliver quality finished work for residential and commercial projects.
Work History
Welder / Fabricator
3 Years 8 Months- Fabricate high-end architectural and custom metalwork for residential and commercial projects.
- Produce custom stairs, railings, gates, doors, furniture, decorative metalwork, and structural architectural elements.
- Perform TIG and MIG welding on complex custom-fabrication projects, working primarily with carbon steel as well as stainless steel and aluminum.
- Interpret project drawings, dimensions, and specifications to accurately lay out, fit, weld, and finish custom components.
- Perform precision material preparation, fitting, assembly, and welding with a strong focus on craftsmanship and finished appearance.
- Work across a variety of fabrication techniques and materials to produce one-of-a-kind architectural pieces.
- Collaborate with fabrication and project teams to ensure components meet design specifications, fit requirements, and quality expectations.
Welder / Fitter
4 Years- Fabricated and welded industrial and structural components according to blueprints and project specifications.
- Performed MIG and flux-core welding, with additional TIG welding experience.
- Measured, marked, cut, and prepared materials using project drawings and cut lists.
- Fit and assembled structural components prior to welding and final fabrication.
- Fabricated industrial staircases, handrails, structural beams, and other custom assemblies.
- Performed sandblasting and surface preparation for painting and finishing.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and productive fabrication environment.
Production Technician
7 Months- Managed customer orders and prepared freshly roasted coffee for shipment.
- Supported daily production activities and maintained an efficient workflow.
- Assisted with order fulfillment, packaging, and general production operations.
Production Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Managed wholesale coffee deliveries and customer orders.
- Packaged freshly roasted coffee and supported daily production operations.
- Maintained accurate order fulfillment in a fast-paced production environment.
CNC Brake Operator
1 Year 4 Months- Operated CNC brake equipment to produce precision bends and cuts according to customer specifications.
- Slit and sheared sheet metal to specified lengths and sizes.
- Prepared and loaded custom customer orders for shipment.
- Worked from customer specifications to produce accurate finished components.
Race Team Member
8 Months- Prepared and maintained race trucks and chase vehicles for racing operations.
- Performed general mechanical work, shop maintenance, and equipment preparation.
- Assisted with fueling and pit-crew operations during race events.
Education
Welding Certificate
- Fibers, Textiles & Material Studies
High School Diploma
Skills
Welding: TIG - MIG - Flux-Core
Materials: Carbon Steel - Stainless Steel - Aluminum
Fabrication: Architectural Metalwork - Structural Steel - Custom Fabrication
Projects: Stairs - Railings - Gates - Doors - Furniture - Decorative Metalwork
Technical: Blueprint Interpretation - Layout & Fit-Up - Measuring & Cutting
Additional: CNC Brake Operation - Sandblasting - Surface Preparation - Shop Equipment - Quality Control - Milling
Timeline
Welder / Fabricator
THE HEIRLOOM COMPANIES
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Welder / Fitter
RAINDUSTIAL FABRICATORS
02.2019 - 02.2023Read More
Production Technician
WEST END COFFEE ROASTERS
07.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Production Technician
STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS
04.2017 - 07.2018Read More
CNC Brake Operator
WESTERN STATES METAL ROOFING
09.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Race Team Member
APEX RACING
01.2015 - 09.2015Read More
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Welding Certificate
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SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
from Fibers, Textiles & Material Studies
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METRO ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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