Daniel Candler
Copperas Cove
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
M1 Abrams Technician
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2020 - Current
- September 2020-Feb 2023- Retrofit technician
- February 2023-April 2023- MFT Technician
- April 2023-December 2023- Eucom28 Technician-Poland
- January2024-Present- Poland M1A1 SA Fielding 116
Retrofit Mechanic for the M1 Abrams
Advantage Resourcing
01.2020 - Current
- Contractor for General Dynamics Land Systems
- Installed modifications for M1 Abrams
- Understanding of general knowledge of the M1 Abrams and its systems.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Homeland Security/Border Patrol
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Perform Hydraulic System Repair; including cylinder seal replacement
- 3 years experience with Metal Inert Gas Welding and an Understanding of Tungsten Inert Gas welding.
Heavy Mechanic
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Experience with driving, testing and maintain vehicles up to 70 tons
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of heavy-duty equipment including: transaxles, fuel injection systems, braking systems and hydraulic systems
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Completed training as M1A1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Experience with driving, testing and maintain vehicles up to 70 tons
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of heavy-duty equipment including: transaxles, fuel injection systems, braking systems and hydraulic systems
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Completed training as M1A1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer.
Education
2-year Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Western Technical College
01.2014
Skills
- Experience as a Machine Operator
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Knowledge of Production Procedures
- Handle Heavy Equipment
- Understanding of technical and service manuals
- Analytical Skills
- Work Independently
- Willing to travel outside ConUS
Training
- Forklift Operator License, 2021-02-24
- General Dynamics issued Driver's Licence for Abrams systems including: M1A2 SEP V2/V3/SA/AIM, 2021-02-24
Timeline
M1 Abrams Technician
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2020 - Current
Retrofit Mechanic for the M1 Abrams
Advantage Resourcing
01.2020 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Homeland Security/Border Patrol
01.2014 - 01.2020
Heavy Mechanic
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2010
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2010
2-year Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology -
Western Technical College