Dillon Bonds
Liberty Township,OH
Summary
Accomplished leader identifying cost-effective solutions to maximize business performance by designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, and implementing high-performing technical systems. Actively seeking a role where expert where aluminum welding and robotic knowledge is a value add.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Shape Corp
Trenton, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and repaired equipment effectively.
- Collaborated with production teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures to enhance team capability.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
NDT Technician
United Technical
Whitmore Lake, MI
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed visual inspections, measurements, and test on finished goods and raw material.
- Identified defects, non-conformities, or deviations from specific and documented findings.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections including detailed reports and documentation.
- Utilized various tools and testing equipment for accurate measurements and results.
- Under guidance of a Level 3 conducted RT, PT, and MT testing.
Reliability Engineer
Constellium Automotive
White, GA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Achieve a series of promotions to positions of increased leadership, authority, and responsibility by demonstrating expertise in statistical analysis, logical thinking, organizational management, problem solving, and communication.
- Identify and minimize risks impacting daily business operations by reducing system downtimes and decreasing costs.
- Test, evaluate, and oversee manufacturing processes to optimize efficiency.
- Develop and implement effective loss prevention strategies to improve supply chain operations.
- Monitor all aspects of product development lifecycle management by strategically planning and streamlining processes to maintain prices and increase profits.
- Responsible for all weld cells within plant ABB Robot Programming and Fronius welders.
Manufacturing Technician
Constellium Automotive
White, GA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Served as the key point of contact for all maintenance issues by troubleshooting tasks, driving continuous improving processes, identifying root cause analysis, improving equipment availability, and managing costs.
- Drove regulatory compliance across all health, safety, & environmental processes.
- Strategically solved production problems by collaborating with technical leaders to analyze current operations and recommend best practices for maximizing production, slashing turnover, and eliminating waste.
- Created and implemented hands-on training programs to improve overall team performance, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment availability.
- Monitored product quality and document results in alignment with company policies.
- Systematically inspected systems operations, scheduled repairs, and conducted general maintenance.
Maintenance Technician
Constellium Automotive
White, GA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assessed mechanical & electrical machinery systems to settle welding and specification problems, perform high-quality repairs, troubleshoot operational issues, and oversee inventory control.
- Improved equipment performance by regularly inspecting operations, launching continuous process improvements, conducting root cause analysis, and discovering potential causes of system failures.
- Oversaw inventory control to drive organizational efficiency.
- Conducted quality assessments, scheduled repairs, and developed preventative maintenance procedures.
- Evaluated complex technical blueprints to implement mandatory repairs and improve overall business performance.
Welder Fabricator
Southern Machine & Fabrication
Cartersville, GA
10.2009 - 01.2018
- Installed, assembled, repaired, and maintained piping systems to complete industrial & commercial projects on time to support key stakeholders.
- Launched safety measures through comprehensive training in alignment with OSHA guidelines to promote employee health, mitigate risks, and prevent workplace accidents.
- Applied TIG, MIG, & stick welding processes to fabricate sheet metals, steel & stainless steel plates, and piping to achieve targeted project management goals.
- Utilized micrometers, calipers, & precision measuring instruments to inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowances.
- Assessed blueprints to facilitate with pre-fabrication layout designs.
- Strategically transported machinery by utilizing technical equipment, including forklifts, cranes, & hoists.
Skills
- Policy Development
- Aluminum Welding
- Robotic Welding
- Maintenance
Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector
- American Welding Society
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Shape Corp
07.2025 - Current
NDT Technician
United Technical
06.2024 - 01.2025
Reliability Engineer
Constellium Automotive
07.2022 - 04.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Constellium Automotive
01.2020 - 07.2022
Maintenance Technician
Constellium Automotive
01.2018 - 01.2020
Welder Fabricator
Southern Machine & Fabrication
10.2009 - 01.2018