Kelly Hughes
About Kelly Hughes
Kelly Hughes is the Body Shop Group Lead for Welding at Karma Automotive, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in welding and automotive roles, having held various positions at Karma Automotive and previously at Caliber Collision.
Current Role at Karma Automotive
Kelly Hughes serves as the Body Shop Group Lead for Welding at Karma Automotive. In this role, which began in 2019, Hughes oversees welding operations and leads a team dedicated to maintaining high standards in the body shop. This position builds on extensive experience in various welding roles within the company.
Previous Experience at Karma Automotive
Hughes has held multiple positions at Karma Automotive prior to the current role. From 2016 to 2018, Hughes worked as the Welding Team Lead, managing welding processes and team performance. Before that, Hughes was employed as a Weld Maintenance Technician for four months in 2015 and as a Master Welder for three months in 2016. Additionally, Hughes served as an AME Weld/Joint Associate Engineer from 2018 to 2019, contributing to engineering projects related to welding.
Education and Training in Welding
Kelly Hughes studied at Summit Career College, where Hughes completed a program in Welding from 2013 to 2014. This education provided foundational skills and knowledge necessary for a career in welding, which has been applied throughout various roles in the automotive industry.
Early Career at Caliber Collision
Before joining Karma Automotive, Hughes worked at Caliber Collision as a Parts Runner for six months in 2013. This role involved managing parts logistics, which contributed to understanding the operational aspects of automotive repair and service.