Andrew P. Waters
Olympia, WA 98516-5451
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Maintenance position where my extensive military training and skills will be
used to measurably improve equipment performance and readiness.
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS: Current “SECRET” Security Clearance with 20 years
of progressive responsibilities as a military Equipment Technician and Quality Inspector.
Management Training Quality Control Technical Support
Team Building Service Troubleshoot Remove/Replace/Repair
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• 15 yrs. military training and experience; Ground Support Equipment (AGE) maintenance
• 3 yrs. Quality Assurance Inspector; AGE Subject Matter Expert McChord AFB, WA.
• Qualified on multiple equipment items including: power generators, light carts, air
compressors, air conditioners, heaters, hydraulics, pneumatics, diesel and gas engines.
• Heavy Vehicle (MRAP) tech. completed preventative maintenance checks and services
• Led team during MRAP/M-ATV PMCS and conducted repairs to Government standard
• Wheeled vehicle (Stryker) mechanic; rapidly advanced to lead a four man “RESET” team
• Removed and repaired/replaced damaged or defective vehicle equipment items and parts
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Keen situational awareness for personnel/equipment safety and environmental hazards
• Utilize Technical Publications, diagrams, schematics and flow charts during maintenance.
• Documented completed maintenance actions on appropriate forms and other paperwork
• Used automated data systems to capture and record maintenance actions/Quality reports.
• Trained operators/maintenance technician’s; equipment operation, inspection and repair.
• Load tested generators to improve performance and verified/adjusted electronic settings.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2014-Present STS/General Dynamics Vehicle Tech., Auburn National Repair, Auburn, WA
2012-2013 ManTech International Corporation MRAP Technician, MSF Kuwait
2009-2012 Engineering Professional Services CECOM/LBE Inspector, JBLM, WA
2008-2009 Aerotek/General Dynamics Stryker Reset Mechanic, JBLM, WA
2007-2008 Lead Supervisor AGE Inspection and Repair Section, McChord AFB, WA
2004-2007 Section Supervisor AGE Servicing Pick-up and Delivery, McChord AFB, WA
2003-2004 USAF Combat AGE Team Leader, Kunsan Air Base, Korea
2000-2003 Quality Assurance/Lead AGE Assessor, McChord AFB, WA
EDUCATION:
2012 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected University MRAP-U
2002-2003 Pierce College WA, Associate in Technology-General
1994-1998 Community College of the Air Force, AAS Aerospace Ground Support Equipment
(AGE) Technology
1999 Air Force Technical School (2A672) Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman (144 hrs)
1988 Air Force Technical School (2A632) Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic (641 hrs)
TRAINING:
Storm water pollution prevention, Hazardous waste industrial worker, HAZMAT Handlers,
Foreign object damage prevention, Lockout/Tagout Program, Supervisor Safety,
Calibration limitation approval authority, Electro Static Discharge Awareness,
General Technical Order System, Air Force Training Course 24 hrs, Laser Safety, Indoor Cranes,
Safe Lifting Operations, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Lockout/Tagout Program
CERTIFICATES:
115/200 volt, Diesel Generator Sets 57 hrs, 1988
Electric Motor Generator Sets 30 hrs, 1989
Vocational School training in Electricity, 1985-1987
MA-3D (R-134) Air Conditioner 36 hrs, 1999
Hydraulic Test Stand 40 hrs, 1995
Quality Awareness 16 hrs, 1998
Intro to Continuous Process Improvement: Lean Management Basics, 2007
Maintenance Resource Management course, 2006
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2004
Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory course 51 hrs, 1990
ACQ101 – Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management 2010
PQM101 – Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals 2010
CLE004 – Introduction to LEAN Enterprise Concepts 2011
CLE015 – Continuous Process Improvement Familiarization 2011
CLE201 – ISO 9000:2000 2011
CLM017 – Risk Management 2010