Daniel Andrews
Candia,NH
Summary
Extremely efficient and highly skilled in troubleshooting and repairing gas, diesel and alternate fuel vehicles. Over 6 years experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical trouble shooting, GTAW certified, and proficient in arc/mi welding aluminum, nickel, carbon steel, stainless steel, magnesium, and have some experience with titanium. skilled in fabrication with plasma cutting, oxy/acetylene /propane also have used liquid oxygen tanks for industrial cutting.
skilled in maintnence of industrial conveyor belts gear boxes
drive train. installed repaired and operate plows seasonally.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Installer/service Tech Gas Fitter
Absco Heating Plumbing
02.2021 - Current
- Installed heating and plumbing systems, ensuring proper fit, function, and code compliance.
- Interpreted job specifications to plan accurate equipment placement and piping layouts.
- Diagnosed installation issues quickly, correcting alignment, connections, and performance defects.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate installations.
- Trained new installers on best practices and company procedures that strengthened overall team performance.
- Improved energy efficiency in installed systems by incorporating sustainable practices and materials.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Responded to service calls, prioritized urgent issues, and restored equipment functionality.
- Contributed to increased first-time fix rates by thoroughly diagnosing issues before initiating repairs or replacements.
- Assembled boilers, water heaters, fixtures, and related components using hand and power tools.
- Tested completed installations for leaks, pressure issues, and operational reliability before handoff.
- operated excavators front loaders forklifts and boom lifts.
Collision Repair Specialist/Lead Painter
Mcfarland Ford
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Repaired structural and body components to restore factory specifications.
- Removed and replaced panels, bumpers, and damaged assemblies with precision.
- Performed welding, metal finishing, and panel straightening for quality repairs.
- Prepared surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Mentored junior technicians to develop their skills and improve overall shop performance.
- Achieved timely project completion by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a disciplined approach to work schedules.
Shredder Operator Tech/manager
Certi Auto Recycling
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Operated auto shredder controls to process scrap vehicles and maintain steady production flow.
- Inspected incoming material for contaminants, unsafe components, and processing issues.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported mechanical irregularities before downtime increased.
- Enforced safety procedures around heavy machinery, moving materials, and hazardous scrap.
- performed same day turnaround repairs on essential cranes.
3rd shift supervisor/shredder operator
Gamtex industries
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Started out as crane and shear mechanic/welder after 3 weeks became night shift supervisor after 3 more weeks was promoted/transferred to east side of plant to operate and maintain a bonfiglioli 16 hammer shredder after 1 week became the 3rd shift supervisor over 9 personnel
petty officer 3rd class/ Aviation support technician
United States Navy
02.2008 - 02.2014
- Serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages.Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.Specialized in servicing brakes and fuel systems.Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems.Executed all phases of power system tear down and repair.Rebuilt and repaired engines.Organized work records and filed reports.Reviewed the work of 6 aviation mechanics.Guided mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts.Worked on a variety of vehicles, including semi-trucks and tow trucks.Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and gear trains.
Education
Gas Fitters License - Hvac
Granite State Trade School Llc
Raymond Nh11-2022
Ppg Adhesives And Paint Applications - Collision Repair
Ppg Silver Certification
Hartford, CT04-2017
Certificate - A/C corrosion control
Jacksonville, FL, United States01-2013
Certificate - A/C paint, finish, and insignia
Cherry Point, NC, United States01-2013
Certified - GTAW
Cherry Point, NC, United States01-2012
Certificate - R-050-8821
Fort Worth, TX, United States01-2012
Certified - international inspection
Manchester, NH, Bahrain01-2011
Aviation support
Pensacola, FL, United States01-2008
general education
Central high
Manchester, NH, United states01-2007
Certificate of completion - Automotive Technology
Manchester school of technology
Manchester, NH, United States01-2007
Skills
- Superior customer service
- Hydraulic equipment
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Engine replacement specialist
- Skid loaders
- Crane operator
- Forklift operator
- Loader operator
- Bonfiglioli shredder operator
- Shear operator
- hydraulic repairs
- gas licensed
- epa certified
- refrigeration repairs
- industrial maintence reapairs
Accomplishments
- Received 3 promotions in 3 months
- Promoted to 3rd shift Manager within 2 months with a 9 person crew
Timeline
Installer/service Tech Gas Fitter
Absco Heating Plumbing
02.2021 - Current
Collision Repair Specialist/Lead Painter
Mcfarland Ford
07.2015 - 02.2021
Shredder Operator Tech/manager
Certi Auto Recycling
12.2014 - 07.2015
3rd shift supervisor/shredder operator
Gamtex industries
07.2014 - 11.2014
petty officer 3rd class/ Aviation support technician
United States Navy
02.2008 - 02.2014
Certificate of completion - Automotive Technology
Manchester school of technology
general education
Central high
Aviation support
Certified - international inspection
Certificate - R-050-8821
Certified - GTAW
Certificate - A/C paint, finish, and insignia
Certificate - A/C corrosion control
Gas Fitters License - Hvac
Granite State Trade School Llc
Ppg Adhesives And Paint Applications - Collision Repair
Ppg Silver Certification