Cody West
VERNON,TX
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard-working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my initiative. I am able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
Wichita Falls, Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Use electronic measuring devices to diagnose any structural damage on the vehicle.
- Repair or replace any damaged panels on vehicles.
- Communicated with estimator to facilitate timely repairs and accurate estimates.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prioritized tasks to meet schedules and ensure on-time project completion.
- Weld new panels onto vehicles including plug welds, butt welds, and spot welds.
- Ground and cut damaged panels using specialized tools to prepare for replacement.
- Utilized various equipment and hand tools to perform daily tasks while upholding safety and quality standards.
Auto Body Painter
Epic Auto Reconditioning
VERNON
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces forpaint application.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Prioritized tasks to be completed on schedule and ensured deadlines were met.
- Weld new panels onto vehicles including plug welds, butt welds, and spot welds.
- Grind and cut off damaged panels
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prioritized tasks to be completed on schedule and ensured deadlines were meet.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies
- Applied computer skills on different computers and tablets.
Auto Body Painter
All Pro Reconditioning
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for
- paint application.
- Operated different types of paint systems
- Prioritized tasks to be completed on schedule and ensured deadlines were met.
- Prepare metal panels for welding.
- Weld new panels onto vehicles including plug welds, butt welds, and spot welds.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prioritized tasks to be completed on schedule and ensured deadlines were met.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies
- Applied computer skills on different computers and tablets.
Auto Body Painter
J&N Frame and Body
Altus, Oklahoma
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Operated different types of paint systems
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Grind and cut off damaged panels.
- Prepare metal panels for welding.
- Weld new panels onto vehicles including plug welds, butt welds, and spot welds.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prioritized tasks to be completed on schedule and ensured deadlines were meet.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies
- Applied computer skills on different computers and tablets.
Education
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, TXSkills
- Paint system operation
- Automotive Painting
- Surface preparation
- Collision repair
- Welding techniques
- Electronic measuring
- Vehicle Preparation
- Parts Reassembling
- Parts inventory
- Hand and Power Tools
- Power Equipment Operation
- Tools maintenance
- Buffing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Team Collaboration
- Daily Status Reports
- Quick Learner
- Operational Safety
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
05.2023 - Current
Auto Body Painter
Epic Auto Reconditioning
01.2018 - 04.2023
Auto Body Painter
All Pro Reconditioning
01.2015 - 12.2018
Auto Body Painter
J&N Frame and Body
01.2012 - 12.2015
Chillicothe High School