Bobby Thibodeaux
Lafayette ,LA
Summary
Skilled Auto Body Technician with extensive experience in collision repair, welding, applying fiberglass and epoxy adhesive material.
Experienced using wiring diagrams, schematics, and blue prints.
Also skilled in priming, painting, and clear coating.
Known for high quality work and efficiency, consistently delivering quality repairs that meet employer and customer standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Gary’s Body & Paint
04.2016 - 09.2024
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Proficient in using wiring diagrams and schematics
- Experience in Frame straightening,
- Body sectioning
- Frame replacing
- Plastic repair
- Air bag module replacement
- Suspension parts replaced
- Reference - Hunter Foret -337-349-7646
Auto Body Technician
Abendroth Paint and Body
02.2007 - 04.2016
- Inspected Vechicles to identify and document repair needs
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality
- Experience in Frame straightening,
- Body sectioning
- Frame replacing
- Plastic repair
- Air bag module replacement
- Suspension parts replaced
- Measured frames with Car O-Liner
- Reference - Holly Menard - 337-236-3399
Auto Body Technician
Ray Chevrolet
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Proficient in using wiring diagrams and schematics
- Experience in Frame straightening,
- Body Panel sectioning and replacement
- Frame replacing
- Plastic repair
- Suspension parts replaced
Build Specialist
Acadiana Ambulance
03.2004 - 02.2006
- Built new ambulance modules:
- Wiring electrical components and using schematics
- Body filling module
- Installed lights, doors, sirens, air ride suspension
- Other responsibilities included base coat and clear coat finish.
Auto Body Technician
Service Chevrolet
02.1990 - 03.2004
- Acquired CCT, and Master Tech certifications
- Experience in Frame straightening
- Body sectioning
- Frame replacing
- Plastic repair
- Air bag module replacement
- Suspension parts replaced
- Acquired CCT, and Master Tech certification
Maintenance and Repair Technician
G & T Valve Repair
07.1987 - 04.1989
- Repair and maintenance performed on compressors, gas valves, hydraulics, and pneumatic valves.
- Performed Manual Machinist duties
- Provided exceptional customer service by completing repair tasks within established timeframes.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LASkills
Certifications:
I-Car Full-Frame/Unitized Struct Pull Overview
I-Car Measure, anchor & pull strategies
Attended 3M course: Aluminum Repair
I-Car Mid Welding Steel
Attended Chief Frame School course - Dallas, Ft Worth:
I-Car Plastic Repair
Structural Repair
Wiring and Electronics
Suspension
Estimating
AC Repair
Additional Information
Skills
- Carpentry and general construction.
- Basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
- I have personally remodeled and managed a rental property
- Forklift experience
References
Dean Leblanc - 337-316-7403
George Knox - 337-280-4804
Evan Matthews - 337-278-3597
Contact
Lafayette , LA 70508
Education
Lafayette, LA
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Gary’s Body & Paint
04.2016 - 09.2024
Auto Body Technician
Abendroth Paint and Body
02.2007 - 04.2016
Auto Body Technician
Ray Chevrolet
02.2006 - 02.2007
Build Specialist
Acadiana Ambulance
03.2004 - 02.2006
Auto Body Technician
Service Chevrolet
02.1990 - 03.2004
Maintenance and Repair Technician
G & T Valve Repair
07.1987 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
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