Daniel Feiteira
mechanic/wielder/operator
Makawao,USA
Summary
Trustworthy individual offering many years working as a qualified Mechanic Technician in the construction field. Focused and enthusiastic promoting exceptional skill in diagnosing issues and performing repairs. Broad knowledge of machines, production processes and maintenance processes. Detailed Technician skilled in maintenance services. Demonstrating keen sense of skill to every customer. Known for having great problem-solving skills. Highly-motivated Mechanical Engineer with 17 plus years of experience in analysis, experimentation and testing. Strong background in electro-mechanical systems and components.
Professional mechanic with significant hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and implementing effective solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Known for reliability and achieving high-quality results in demanding environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mechanic
Koolau Aviation
04.2021 - Current
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times
- Completed maintenance and repair work on machines components and equipment
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards
- Supervised mechanics performing PUC maintenance and repairs
- Documented and updated maintenance records, documents and work order logs
- Mentored and coached team to motivate, educate and enhance performance
- Trained employees on mechanical repairs by working with them
- Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels
- Used manual and computer-assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
Fleet Mechanic
Honolulu Fire Department
07.2003 - Current
- Diagnosed faults by using technical knowledge, computer testing equipment and specialized tools
- Readied vehicles for annual safety and roadworthiness inspections
- Followed manufacturer guidelines when performing repairs to maintain safety and reliability of vehicle or piece of equipment
- Completed scheduled maintenance on fleet, light weight and heavy weight vehicles
- Updated logs and vehicle records to maintain compliance
- Maintained equipment in good working order
- Raised trucks and buses using hydraulic jacks or hoists
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues
- Verified dimensions and clearances of parts to achieve conformance to factory specifications
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components
- Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components
- Used manual and computer-assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves
Journeyman Mechanic/wielder/operator
Pape Machinery
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Reduced vehicle downtime for clients by prioritizing urgent repairs and working efficiently under pressure.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to stringent safety regulations and protocols.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous education courses, applying newly acquired knowledge to enhance the quality of service provided to customers.
Lead Technician
JBT Aerotech
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems
- Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machine design, use, repair and maintenance
- Enforced compliance with quality standards to maintain production requirements and sustain business operations
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, manuals and related documentation to complete mechanical tasks
- Installed and maintained control systems and other technical components to complete equipment installations
- Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions
- Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability
- Completed training on OEM equipment maintenance, occupational safety and heavy equipment operations
- Inspected fire extinguishers and eye wash stations to identify potential safety violations and implement corrective actions
Technician Team Leader
Worldwide Tech
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machine design, use, repair and maintenance
- Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners
- Completed logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end
- Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors
- Set up and verified functionality and availability of safety equipment
- Interpreted equipment manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices
- Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and SOPs
- Inspected and repaired program systems and components
- Monitored and logged parts and devices used on service calls
- Checked for leaks and defects on vacuum and mechanical assemblies
- Installed parts along production line in constant operation
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns
- Followed instructions regarding duties and assignments for facility and machinery maintenance
- Completed assignments on-time and under budget
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures
- Double checked supply inventories to ensure project specific correctness and optimize work readiness
- Managed and delegated duties to 4 employees
- Cleaned and maintained machinery and equipment safely using cleaning products
- Adjusted and repaired minor issues for machine equipment and systems
- Operated light, fan, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems and managed employees
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance
- Used tools safely to complete all repair projects
- Inspected equipment for quality and supervised installations to prevent errors
- Organized and implemented new assignments based on schematic diagrams
- Assisted Techs with machinery repair to streamline maintenance process
Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
Hawaii Army National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2017
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans
- Soothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints
- Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers
- Mixed materials such as stucco or plaster and applied to finish walls or other surfaces
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal
- Leveled and smoothed concrete using to prepare installation surfaces
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures
- Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar
- Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Tom's Backhoe and Excavation
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers
- Diagnosed problems using testing equipment, technical knowledge and hand instruments
- Confirmed safe operation, inspection and preventive maintenance of heavy machinery on job site
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times
- Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment
- Operated and maintained forklift truck safely and efficiently
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment
- Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations
- Operated crane to lift and move materials and large objects
- Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards
- Shaped and built roads using large construction equipment
- Set and read grade stakes to construct roads, parking lots, building pads, landfills and sediment ponds
Master Mechanical Technician
American Machinery Inc
07.2004 - 10.2009
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets
- Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment
- Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment
- Cleaned, repaired and installed tank gaskets and internal and external valves
- Validated mechanical systems, solved problems identified and assisted in equipment startups
Education
GED -
Maui Community School For Adults
Kahului, HI06.2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Quality control
- Operation monitoring
- Dial/Digital/Vernier Calipers
- Issue resolution
- Deadline compliance
- Testing and repair
- Brakes and tires
- Inspection checklists
- Engine repairs
- Vehicle system analysis
- Fluid changes
- Transmission service
- Oil service
- Operating equipment
- Diagnosing problems
- Maintaining maintenance records
- Operations understanding
- Solid independent worker
- Assisting drivers
- Computer skills
- Brake systems
- Heavy-duty vehicle repair
- Expert troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive maintenance procedures
Certification
John Deere light and Heavy weight Machinery, American Machinery, 2005
Timeline
- Lead Mechanic, Koolau Aviation, 04/01/21, Present
- Lead Technician, JBT Aerotech, 03/01/19, 04/01/21
- Technician Team Leader, Worldwide Tech, 06/01/16, 03/01/19
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Tom's Backhoe and Excavation, 03/01/13, 01/01/14
- Carpentry and Masonry Specialist, Hawaii Army National Guard, 04/01/08, 04/01/17
- Master Mechanical Technician, American Machinery Inc, 07/01/04, 10/01/09
- Fleet Mechanic, Honolulu Fire Department, 07/01/03, Current
Overview
21, 11
Timeline
Journeyman Mechanic/wielder/operator
Pape Machinery
03.2022 - 11.2024
Lead Mechanic
Koolau Aviation
04.2021 - Current
Lead Technician
JBT Aerotech
03.2019 - 04.2021
Technician Team Leader
Worldwide Tech
06.2016 - 03.2019
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Tom's Backhoe and Excavation
03.2013 - 01.2014
Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
Hawaii Army National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2017
Master Mechanical Technician
American Machinery Inc
07.2004 - 10.2009
Fleet Mechanic
Honolulu Fire Department
07.2003 - Current
John Deere light and Heavy weight Machinery, American Machinery, 2005
GED -
Maui Community School For Adults
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