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David Bonnick

Killeen,TX

Summary

Manufacturing professional with over two years of experience in high-volume automotive production environments. Skilled in operating and troubleshooting production equipment, performing in-process quality inspections, identifying defects, and supporting root cause problem solving. Certified Level II Tool Operator and Material Handler with hands-on experience working across production, material handling, and paint quality departments. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to maintain process stability, safety, and product quality. Seeking career progression into Manufacturing Technician, Quality, or Maintenance-related roles.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Associate II – Tool Operator

Tesla, Inc. (Gigafactory Texas)
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated production equipment within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment to maintain process stability, throughput, and product quality.

Perform in-process quality inspections on machines, tools, materials, and cell components, identifying defects and preventing nonconforming product from progressing downstream.

Identify recurring machine, material, and process-related issues and communicate findings to maintenance, quality, and operations teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities by verifying machine setup, monitoring performance post-repair, and escalating quality risks as needed.

Handle and stage production materials in accordance with quality, safety, and workflow requirements, ensuring proper material condition and traceability.

Document issues, defects, and process observations using internal systems while maintaining strict safety and PPE compliance in a fast-paced production setting.

E.D. Sand (Paint Department)

Tesla, Inc. (Gigafactory Texas)
Austin, TX
02.2025 - 08.2025

Inspected vehicle bodies for cosmetic and manufacturing defects during the E.D. coating and paint preparation process in a high-volume automotive production environment.

Performed corrective sanding and surface preparation to address defects and ensure quality standards were met prior to paint application.

Identified recurring defect patterns and quality issues while working under fast-paced production conditions and strict deadlines.

Worked cross-functionally with paint, quality, and production teams to prevent defects from progressing downstream and maintain quality flow.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Broadcast Media

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
MI
04.2020

Skills

    Process & Equipment Troubleshooting

    Quality Inspection & Defect Identification

    Root Cause Analysis (Hands-On)

    High-Volume Manufacturing Operations

    Material Handling & Quality Control

    Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Support

    Manufacturing Documentation & Reporting

    Cross-Functional Communication

    MRB / Non-Conforming Material Awareness

    Safety & PPE Compliance

Timeline

E.D. Sand (Paint Department)

Tesla, Inc. (Gigafactory Texas)
02.2025 - 08.2025

Production Associate II – Tool Operator

Tesla, Inc. (Gigafactory Texas)
01.2024 - Current

Associate Of Arts - Broadcast Media

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
David Bonnick