Andy Dupuy
BRUSLY,LA
Summary
Dynamic Machine Shop Manager with a proven track record at Cain's Pipeline, excelling in precision measuring and employee training. Spearheaded initiatives that reduced machine downtime and enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at fostering workplace safety while managing high-quality production and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective team leadership and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Manager
Cain's Pipeline / Addis Machine Works
Addis, La
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Started at Cain's pipeline drawing weld maps with autocad
- Was asked to manage a machine shop recently bought by the same owners. This was in Aug. 2022
- Receiving emails and phone calls requesting work, quoting the requested work, expediting the materials needed for the job, and creating quotes.
- Built job packages with quotes, po's, expectations, delivery date/ completion date, drawings for the fabrication, creating drawings if none were available
- Corresponded with Engineers on any issues, updates, and/or changes, and any problems that may exist due to lack of information or incorrect information on drawings. In these instances, produced new drawings or redlined original drawings
- Collaborated with team members on routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability.
- Observed experienced staff to understand operational processes and best practices.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and elevating overall shop performance.
- Reduced machine downtime by establishing preventive maintenance schedules and monitoring equipment performance.
- Managed a team of machinists to produce high-quality products, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Quality control and checks
- Delivery to facilities which were normally large and heavy requiring use of a 1 ton flatbed or pulling a gooseneck. Filling out delivery slips, checking the items in at facility, and assisting with unloading
Senior Surveyor
Cajun Constructors Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Led surveying projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Utilized advanced surveying tools, improving accuracy in data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to align project specifications with survey findings.
- Increased accuracy of survey data by conducting thorough quality control checks and employing precise measurement tools.
- Preformed stake out of critical construction locations after calculations and data input
- Preformed checks and quality control before concrete pours and with client representatives. As-built locations through construction completion
Survey Manager/ Head of Survey Dept
Group Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Preformed all vertical and horizontal lay-out
- Preformed as-builts and turnover packages
- Help with bids that included use of surveyors and specified their rolls in each job task
- Managed 7 crews, checking their work, ordering supplies, providing accurate, calibrated, and certified equipment.
- Aided in any task that needed it by the site surveyor or superintendent
- Involved in job walks, continued safety training, management training, superintendent meetings, job start up meetings
- Was the corporate surveyor
- Was responsible for interviewing, hiring, firing, reviewing, and evaluating all crews
- Performed the same tasks listed at Cajun contractors
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation
- Precision measuring
- Employee training
Timeline
Machine Shop Manager
Cain's Pipeline / Addis Machine Works
05.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Surveyor
Cajun Constructors Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
Survey Manager/ Head of Survey Dept
Group Contractors
08.2012 - 07.2021