Overview
Work History
Education
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Cody Hudson

Baton Rouge,LA

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Supervisor

Jone's Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all food items received and used in the kitchen.
  • Provided guidance to employees regarding job duties and performance expectations.
  • Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.

Head Auto Refinish Tech

Chad's Collision
Denham Springs, LA
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Performed detailed inspections of vehicles prior to refinishing and identified areas needing repair.
  • Mixed paint and other materials according to manufacturer's specifications for color matching.
  • Applied primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats using spray guns and other equipment.
  • Polished repaired surfaces in order to achieve desired level of gloss.
  • Utilized various tools including sanders, grinders, buffers, drills, heat guns and saws.
  • Repaired dents, scratches and chips on vehicle bodies by hammering out dents or filling damaged areas with plastic filler material.
  • Installed moldings, trim pieces and decals as needed following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Removed rust from metal components using chemical solutions or abrasive media such as wire brushes or sandpaper.
  • Cleaned parts by washing them with solvents or steam cleaners before painting process began.
  • Assisted in the installation of new body panels when necessary.
  • Checked the quality of finished work against industry standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Kept records of all repairs performed on a daily basis.
  • Maintained a clean working environment at all times according to safety regulations.
  • Followed proper procedures for disposing hazardous waste generated during the refinishing process.
  • Adhered to all federal EPA guidelines regarding air pollution control measures while refinishing vehicles.
  • Set up booths with appropriate lighting conditions for optimal visibility during painting process.
  • Inspected completed work for defects such as runs, sags and orange peel effect prior to delivery.
  • Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
  • Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
  • Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
  • Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
  • Ordered tools and paint materials from suppliers to prevent item shortages.
  • Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
  • Completed [Number] daily auto body repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Auto Refinish Technician

Superior Paint And Body
New Roads, LA
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Performed detailed inspections of vehicles prior to refinishing and identified areas needing repair.
  • Mixed paint and other materials according to manufacturer's specifications for color matching.
  • Applied primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats using spray guns and other equipment.
  • Polished repaired surfaces in order to achieve desired level of gloss.
  • Utilized various tools including sanders, grinders, buffers, drills, heat guns and saws.
  • Repaired dents, scratches and chips on vehicle bodies by hammering out dents or filling damaged areas with plastic filler material.
  • Installed moldings, trim pieces and decals as needed following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Removed rust from metal components using chemical solutions or abrasive media such as wire brushes or sandpaper.
  • Cleaned parts by washing them with solvents or steam cleaners before painting process began.
  • Assisted in the installation of new body panels when necessary.
  • Checked the quality of finished work against industry standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Kept records of all repairs performed on a daily basis.
  • Maintained a clean working environment at all times according to safety regulations.
  • Followed proper procedures for disposing hazardous waste generated during the refinishing process.
  • Set up booths with appropriate lighting conditions for optimal visibility during painting process.

Welder

Turner Construction
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 02.2017
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.

Welder Helper/Welder

Pala Interstate
Port Allen, LA
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Read blueprints, skhes and job orders to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
  • Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
  • Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
  • Clean work area after completing assignments.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
  • Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
  • Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
  • Transport equipment between worksites when required.
  • Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
  • Maintain an adequate supply of filler metals for use in the welding process.
  • Check for proper fit of parts before beginning any welding operation.
  • Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures or other type of supports as needed.
  • Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
  • Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
  • Replace worn electrodes on welding machines as necessary.
  • Operate forklifts or cranes when moving large items from one location to another.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
  • Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.

Education

GED -

Franklin High School
Meadville, MS
11-2008

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Supervisor

Jone's Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar
09.2023 - Current

Head Auto Refinish Tech

Chad's Collision
06.2018 - 12.2021

Auto Refinish Technician

Superior Paint And Body
02.2017 - 06.2018

Welder

Turner Construction
01.2013 - 02.2017

Welder Helper/Welder

Pala Interstate
01.2009 - 12.2012

GED -

Franklin High School

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