Cody Smith

Husband. Father. Veteran.

Seasoned vehicle maintenance technician with 6 years of experience in the automotive industry as a mechanic, operating, material control, and field safety technician. Managed several different programs in and out of an office to secure a smooth flowing work environment for USAF Vehicle Maintenance operations which in turn secures success for USAF operations as a whole. Tracked, inspected, and ensured proper operation of the entire 3M Decatur, Alabama site’s safety equipment. Learned to lead by example, follow reasonable orders by superiors without question, and prioritize work quality above all else.

• Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
• Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
• Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
• Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
• Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
• Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety.
• Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
• Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
• Led teams to achieve completion of inspections and rebuilds for an entire vehicle snow fleet -1 month ahead of time, earning recognition from higher leadership.
• Reinvented outdated program that significantly impacted efficiency, and improved operations.
• Completed expedited maintenance on faults and repairs of aircraft de-icer vehicles that in-turn serviced and supported 12 aircraft during the peak of COVID19 to accomplish aerial delivery of vaccines.