Zachary Odom
Hudson,MA
Summary
Production professional committed to driving operational excellence and achieving high-quality results. Brings valuable experience in managing production lines, optimizing workflows, and leading teams to success. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, with strengths in problem-solving and process improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Production Technician
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment handling and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing disruptions to production schedules.
- Led daily pre-shift briefings to communicate safety updates, production priorities, staffing assignments, and operational expectations.
- Provided leadership coverage during supervisor absences, coordinating daily activities, addressing production issues, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Conducted one-one-one meetings with technicians to discuss performance, address concerns, provide feedback, and understand individual career goals.
- Led weekly all-hands meetings to communicate safety updates, operational changes, departmental initiatives, and key organizational announcements to shift personnel.
- Proactively identified, troubleshot, and resolved daily operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production objectives.
- Strengthened interdepartmental collaboration by providing support to stacking, fiber duties, and other manufacturing teams, improving communication and execution of cross-functional work.
- Participated in the interview and selection process for prospective hires, having been specifically requested by department leadership to evaluate candidates and provide hiring recommendations.
- Adapted quickly to ever-evolving shop-floor processes and organizational changes, developing expertise in new systems and procedures to effectively support team success and operational goals.
- Held technicians accountable to high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism to support achievement of departmental and company objectives.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture by treating all incidents, near misses, and minor injuries as opportunities to identify root causes and prevent more serious events.
Production Technician
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
07.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained advanced manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Monitor and fine-tune production equipment to ensure optimal performance and consistent quality output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Supported engineering teams in the design and implementation of new processes or modifications to existing ones for optimal results.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to facilities.
Field Service Supervisor
Avail Infrastructure Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised field installation teams (4–6 technicians) to ensure safe, accurate product assembly per engineering schematics and blueprints.
- Conducted quality assurance testing including vacuum rise, conductor resistance, high-voltage, and leak detection tests.
- Generated detailed installation reports for engineering feedback and documentation.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards, job compliance, and team accountability on all site assignments.
- Led a diverse team of technicians successfully through complex projects requiring adaptability under changing circumstances.
- Acted as key liaison between field teams and engineering to streamline communication and address on-site issues promptly.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced outage periods and expedited workflow.
Welder/Fabricator
Avail Infrastructure Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Interpreted blueprints to fabricate and fit aluminum pipe systems (550kV, 362kV, 242kV) including elbows, splices, T-joints, and custom angles.
- Performed MIG welding (primarily in 1G rolling position) and TIG welding on conductors, enclosures, and custom parts.
- Selected appropriate pipe diameters and materials per voltage specification to ensure system integrity.
- Supported blueprint analysis and alignment checks during complex assemblies.
- Maintained high quality and safety standards in all fabrication processes.
Quality Control/Process Analyst
Tenaris Bay City
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Performed dimensional inspections using micrometers, standoff gauges, thread profile tools, and wall thickness measurement instruments.
- Conducted magnetic flux leakage testing (NDT) to detect defects in metal piping.
- Oversaw process flow of seamless pipe production—from hot rolling through heat treatment (quenching, tempering), and ultimately the finishing department.
- Collected samples for lab testing (Rockwell hardness, tensile strength) to verify material grade and durability.
- Collaborated with the metallurgy lab to analyze production defects and improve manufacturing reliability.
Education
AWS Certification - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Houston05-2021
High School Diploma -
The Woodlands College Park High School
The Woodlands05-2009
Skills
- Work order management
- Pipe fitting & metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring
- Visual inspection
- Quality control/assurance
- Process improvement
- First responder training
- Operational efficiency
- Production scheduling
- Assembly procedures
Accomplishments
Proactively cross-trained and became certified in shop floor welding operations to support production continuity during workforce gaps and maintain output levels.
Completed CPR and First Aid certification and became an active member of the ERT, contributing to site safety preparedness.
Certification
MA 3A Hoisting Engineer License
Timeline
Lead Production Technician
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
06.2025 - Current
Production Technician
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
07.2024 - Current
Field Service Supervisor
Avail Infrastructure Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Avail Infrastructure Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2024
Quality Control/Process Analyst
Tenaris Bay City
09.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
The Woodlands College Park High School
AWS Certification - Welding
Tulsa Welding School