Thomas Powell
Bluefield,USA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in electrical coil production and testing. Expertise in AC/DC coil winding, inspection, and operating advanced manufacturing equipment. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while ensuring production goals are met.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Incoming & Final Test Panel Operator
Smith Services
09.2019 - Current
- Operated test panels for incoming and final testing of electrical equipment and components, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Perform testing according to established procedures and specifications.
- Inspected and verified products to meet quality and performance standards, contributing to overall product reliability.
- Identified and reported testing issues and abnormalities, facilitating prompt resolution and maintaining testing integrity.
- Maintain accurate testing and production records.
- Follow company safety and quality procedures.
- A Timken Brand
DC & AC Coil Winder / VPI Operator
Smith Services
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Wound DC and AC electrical coils to meet production specifications, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Operated VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) tanks to execute daily processing of coils efficiently.
- Prepared coils and materials for VPI processing, facilitating timely production cycles.
- Monitored equipment and processes to ensure proper results.
- Inspected completed coils for quality and accuracy.
- Followed safety procedures and production requirements.
- A Timken Brand
Coil Winder
ABB
01.2007 - 09.2019
- Produced high-voltage open-wound coils with precision techniques.
- Produced low-voltage coils with specialized equipment, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Manufactured cast coils and Resi-Blok coils in production line.
- Operated coil-winding and manufacturing equipment, contributing to streamlined production processes.
- Followed detailed work instructions, drawings, measurements, and specifications.
- Inspected completed coils for quality and accuracy.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in work area following protocols.
- Collaborated with production team to consistently meet quality and production targets.
Education
Associate Degree - Electrical Engineering
Bluefield State University
12-2026
Civil Engineering Studies -
Bluefield State College
01-2004
High School Diploma -
Princeton Senior High School
01-2002
Skills
- Test Panel Operation
- Final Testing
- Electrical Testing
- Incoming Inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
- AC and DC winding
- VPI Tank Operation
- High-Voltage Open-Wound Coils
- Low-Voltage Coils
- Blueprint reading
- Production Operations
Certification
- OSHA 10 certified First aid and cpr certified an active member of safety team at ABB and Smith Services On audit team at Smith Services as well as VPP team at ABB
Timeline
Incoming & Final Test Panel Operator
Smith Services
09.2019 - Current
DC & AC Coil Winder / VPI Operator
Smith Services
01.2019 - 01.2023
Coil Winder
ABB
01.2007 - 09.2019
Associate Degree - Electrical Engineering
Bluefield State University
Civil Engineering Studies -
Bluefield State College
High School Diploma -
Princeton Senior High School