Billy Hodges
About Billy Hodges
Billy Hodges is a Maintenance Technician at Berry Global, Inc. in Pryor, OK, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in maintenance roles, including positions at AmeriPride Services and Georgia-Pacific LLC, and has a background in industrial mechanics and welding.
Work at Berry Global
Billy Hodges has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. since 2016, serving as a Maintenance Technician. He has worked in this role for eight years at the company's facility in Pryor, Oklahoma. His responsibilities include maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Berry Global, Hodges held several positions in the maintenance and engineering fields. He worked as Chief Engineer and Fleet Manager at AmeriPride Services from 2000 to 2009 in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Prior to that, he was a Combination Maintenance Mechanic at Georgia-Pacific LLC for one year in 1999. Additionally, he worked as a Maintenance Mechanic at Firestone Building Products for six years, from 1993 to 1999.
Education and Training
Billy Hodges has a diverse educational background. He studied General Studies at Rogers State College from 1981 to 1983. He later pursued Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology at NTC from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he attended Tulsa Welding School, focusing on Combination Welding, Structural and Pipe Welding from 1990 to 1991. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Claremore High School, which he completed from 1980 to 1983.
Military Experience
Hodges served in the US Navy as a Data Systems Technician from 1984 to 1990. During his six years of service, he gained technical skills and experience in data systems, contributing to his overall expertise in maintenance and technical roles.