Curtis Dillinger
Ashland
Summary
To obtain and maintain a career with a company I can retire from.
Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Morgan Steel
Memphis
01.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to execute welding projects accurately.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products for compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment at all times.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Welder/Fabricator
Anchor Fabrication
Walnut
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Welding and fabrication on trailer tongues for UPS and FedEx
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Radius Recycling
Iuka
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Heavy equipment operator at scrap yard.
- Any kind of welding maintenance on equipment that needs to be done.
Welder/Fabricator
Brown welding and fabrication
Iuka
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Welding and fabrication on various types of heavy equipment, dumpsters, etc.
Level 3 repair welder
FreightCar America
Cherokee
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Weld repairs on various kinds of train cars in a production setting, crane operator, arc gouging, plasma cutting
Structural Welder
G&G Steel
Iuka
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Structural welder, arc gouging, torch, stick welding, flux core welding, tig welding, plasma cutting, fabrication, read blue prints
Mill Operator
ROLL FORM GROUP
Iuka
04.2016 - 06.2018
- General Labor, forklift operator, paint line, brake press, welder, mill operator, torching, overhead crane operator
General Labor
Advanced Recreations
Corinth
02.2012 - 04.2016
- General labor, collision repair, welding, painting
Education
GED -
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Skills
- Warehouse Experience
- Forklift
- Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Mechanic Experience
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Crane
- Press Brake Machine
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Manufacturing
- Pallet Jack
- Electrical Experience
- Automotive Repair
- Lawn Care
- Equipment Repair
- Low Voltage
- Hydraulics
- Freight Experience
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Brake Repair
- Backhoe Operation
- Materials Handling
- Freight
- Hand Tools
- Communication Skills
- Construction
- Power Tools
- Machining
- Sheet Metal
- Organizational Skills
- Quality Inspection
- Assembly
- Restoration Industry Experience
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Morgan Steel
01.2025 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Anchor Fabrication
03.2024 - 01.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Radius Recycling
10.2023 - 03.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Brown welding and fabrication
02.2021 - 10.2023
Level 3 repair welder
FreightCar America
03.2020 - 02.2021
Structural Welder
G&G Steel
06.2018 - 03.2020
Mill Operator
ROLL FORM GROUP
04.2016 - 06.2018
General Labor
Advanced Recreations
02.2012 - 04.2016
GED -
Northeast Mississippi Community College