DALLAS MICHEAL CLOUSE
Summary
Seasoned Team Lead with a background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery. Strengths include proficiency in predictive maintenance strategies, root cause analysis, and technical documentation. Made significant contributions to enhancing overall operational efficiency by optimizing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. My skill set includes strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Technician II/ Team Lead
Michelin North America
Columbia
08.2023 - Current
- Execute team lead role by prioritizing work orders to ensure maximum production uptime, while training and developing troubleshooting skills of other team members
- Perform machine verification for tire testing machines by testing strain gauges, air control systems, lubrication systems, and imaging systems.
- Frequent use of Programmable Logic Control in forms of ladder logic, sequential function charts, and structured text to diagnose and repair automated industrial systems.
- Use of mechanical theory for repairs to include bearing theory, fits and tolerances, and print guidelines.
Avionics/Quality Assurance
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Developed a wiring schematic for modified part that updated technical publication which resulted in 100% of aircraft experiencing this issue to be resolved
- Performed Quality Assurance role by final inspecting and troubleshooting over 400 avionics assets essential for flight operations for nine flying squadrons saving over 20 million dollars
- Responsible for production control, and establishing work priorities in order to maximize production while reducing backlog maintenance
- Managed and supervised 42 personnel within the work center, to ensure maintenance had been compelled in accordance with safety, foreign object damage (FOD), corrosion control, Electrostatic discharge (ESD), and tool control protocols. Which resulted in 98% satisfaction during audits.
Education
I Level Avionics
United States Marine Corps
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Electrical theory
- Mechanical theory
- 2M miniature electronics repair (soldering)
- Programmable Logic Control (Control logix, PLC5, Siemens)
- Reading/interpreting schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics)
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Robotics maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Work prioritization
- Team leadership
- Ultrasonic testing
- Vibration analysis
- Schematic reading
- Computer skills
Timeline
Reliability Technician II/ Team Lead
Michelin North America
08.2023 - Current
Avionics/Quality Assurance
United States Marine Corps
07.2018 - 08.2023
I Level Avionics
United States Marine Corps