Daniel Nieto
Chino,USA
Summary
Motivated professional offering leadership and technical skills in aerospace. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Propulsion Technician (Dragon)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Verified and witnessed subassemblies/assemblies were completed per work order instructions and/or specifications (Authorized Overseer).
- Completed assemblies in compliance with provided work orders.
- Used, handled, stored and disposed of hazardous materials according to environmental standards.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency in applicable equipment.
- Operated manual and electric tools to diagnose and correct defects in assemblies.
- Tested performance of production parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
- Performed systems readiness tests and inspections to verify adherence to specifications.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced components in testing equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics.
- Recommended and initiated modifications to mitigate risks and achieve design compliance.
- Demonstrated professional attitude and exemplary composure in every internal and external customer interaction to promote collaboration and team success.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with teams.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Aircraft Technician
Aircrafters French Valley Inc.
Murrieta, CA
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and always retaining FOD awareness
- Oversaw inventory usage and executed replenishment duties when needed
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damage
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CACertificate Of Technical Studies - Aircraft Maintenance
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA08.2017
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Chino, CA06.2013
Skills
- Authorized Overseer
- Pressure Testing Experience
- COPV and Component Testing Experience
- Attentive to Detail
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Skills
- Effective Customer Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Applications Experience
Certification
- Airframe Certificate of Achievement, Mt. San Antonio College, 2017
- Powerplant Certificate of Achievement, Mt. San Antonio College, 2017
Timeline
Sr. Propulsion Technician (Dragon)
SpaceX
02.2021 - Current
Aircraft Technician
Aircrafters French Valley Inc.
03.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Mt San Antonio College
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Aircraft Maintenance
Mt San Antonio College