John A. Bell

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Woodstock, Georgia.30189

404-***-****

Jan. 2024

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing this letter to apply for the position you currently have available. I am seeking a career opportunity within your company, where my skills in Engineering, Customer Service and Management can be effectively utilized.

I have over 25 years of Technical, Engineering and Customer Service experience and have excellent computer skills. Over the years, I have also acquired additional leadership, supervisory and management skills. I am honest, dependable, detail oriented, a team player and can follow instructions. I am confident that I can do an excellent job for your company.

Enclosed is my resume and I am sure you will note that I do have the qualifications for this position. I would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail at your convenience. Look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

John A. Bell

WORK EXPERIENCE:

May. 2022 – Present MITSUBISHI POWER SYSTEMS, Orlando, Fla. Specialty Services Tech / Engineer - Turbine, Generator Repair & Maintenance At Mitsubishi, we are on call 24/7 for emergency situations. Under normal conditions, we are given 24 – 48 hrs. notice to deploy for planned outages. Once on site, we work 12 hrs. a day until the job is finished. At times, taking up to a month to complete. Often without days off, under different weather conditions. We use HD tooling such as Magnetic Drills, Grinders, and Air Tools. We also have connex’s sent to site equipped with a Milling Machine, Lathe and Surface Grinder. Experienced using a Climax Milling / Drilling and a Hydraulic Drilling / Boring Maching, to use on large pieces or assemblies from the gas turbine. I’m also experienced using Drill Presses, Horizontal / Vertical Bandsaws, Depth and Bore gauges. Have my own Calipers and Micrometers.

Nov. 2020 – May. 2022 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL Atlanta, Ga. Manufacturing Engineer / Machinist B

At Graphic Packaging. I was brought into the PDC Dept., which is short for Performance Development Center. To assist with the machine shop on existing and new prototype parts, for our packaging machinery. Also work with design engineers on prints for R & D and new prototype parts and revisions on prints for existing parts. Handle rework and rush orders as well. Graphic Packaging is the leader in the manufacturing of machines for companies such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch, General Mills, etc. and for small Micro-breweries as well. Feb. 2019 - Nov. 2020 QUALITY AIRCRAFT TOOLING, Marietta, Ga. Shop Foreman / Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Operator At Quality Aircraft Tooling. We manufacture maintenance kits and tooling for ground support departments. For airlines such as Delta, American, United, US Air, Saudi Air, Alaskan Air. For manufactures like Boeing, L3, Pratt & Whitney also. The tooling parts are made from aircraft grade Aluminum, heat treatable steel (4140, 4340), plastics such as Delrin, Teflon and Nylon. Work from prints that have tolerances from 0.30 to .005 thousands of an inch and occasionally parts requiring Press Fit and / or Bearing fit. I also assist in quoting labor, material and tooling for new orders. Was designing a new Stillage and Lifting device, to dispose of used tires and apply new tires, more efficiently and safely. From the main landing gear. As of 10/02/20 was n Pg.1

Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2018 JOHNSON & BROWN MACHINE WORKS, Atlanta, Ga. Foreman / Engineer

Brought in to help reduce costs for machining operations. Also, price quoted new, small and large machining jobs. Converted customers rough drawings into 2D and 3D prints. Ran manual Lathes, Milling machines, Saws, Drill Presses. Have own tools. In July 2018. Johnson & Brown was purchased by Screen USA, in Smyrna, Ga. and moved manufacturing to their facility. Was laid-off due to Screen USA deciding to shut down this part of their operation. June 2017 - Aug. 2017 WORTHINGTON WAVE, Alpharetta, Ga. Engineer / Saw Operator

Ran industrial metal cutting saws. Cutting lightweight metals and plastics to desired lengths and on angles, if needed. Also, worked with engineering. Designing new or modifying existing jigs for new applications. Left for Foreman / Engineer position at Johnson & Brown. July. 2015 - June 2017 - HUFFMASTER Inc. Detroit, MI. Stationary Engineer

We perform the same engineering duties at companies that are currently under labor disputes or on strike. Temporarily replacing the company's workforce. Until labor dispute or strike is over. Sept. 2010 – March. 2014 GE POWER & WATER – GE ENERGY DIV. Atlanta, Ga. Monitoring & Diagnostic Engineer

As an M & D Engineer for General Electric Energy Division, I would assist other engineers in the Monitoring & Diagnostic duties for up to 180 Gas & Steam Turbine Engines. Duties include, first & foremost, is working “trips” on units, when they come in. Evaluating Alert Watch units. Both of which are top priorities. Also, looking for anomaly’s, which would include Combustion Shifts, Vibration changes, Failed Sensors, etc. that violate GE’s Process Map criteria and could possibly lead to a costlier shutdown of the turbine if left undetected. If anomaly is found, The site is contacted and a case is opened.Once resolution is issued and corrected, the case is then closed. Currently, working with the New Performance team, to establish new guidelines for anomaly detection on Performance, Balance of Plant and Bonus LD. Also, trained new contractors. for the department. Involved in weekly Kaizen implementation. Computer software used – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc. Pg.2

April 2008 - Dec.2009 ENERGY STEEL PRODUCTS Kennesaw, Ga. Inside Sales & Material Specialist

Energy Steel is a stainless steel only mill support center that sells strictly to stainless distributors, which in turn sell to end-users such as sub-contractors and manufacturers for the automotive industry, aerospace, government applications and clients in the power energy industry like GE, Waukesha and ABB Combustion. My duties include handling incoming quotes via by phone, fax and email, generally totaling 60 to 80 a day, mainly from the upper Midwest territory that I covered. Over time developed strong relationship with customers by striving to uphold our company's commitment to customer service. Have increased our customer base by 6% to date. Averaged 10 - 15% gross margin daily and kept cost of returns and credits to a minimum. As a material specialist, I was knowledgeable of all the Stainless steel types, their chemical and mechanical properties and their uses. Jan. 2007 - Sept. 2009 GRANITE / PENPOWER – GE ENERGY DIV. Atlanta, Ga Performance & Reliability Engineer

As a contractor for General Electric Energy Division, I would assist other contractors in the Monitoring & Diagnostic duties for up to 180 Gas & Steam Turbine Engines. Duties include looking for anomaly’s, which would include Combustion Shifts, Vibration changes, Failed Sensors, etc. that violate GE’s Process Map criteria and could possibly lead to a costlier shutdown of the turbine if left undetected. If anomaly is found, a case is created, and the site is notified. Once resolution is issued and corrected, the case is then closed, and turbine then can be brought back online. Other duties included performing GE associate duties as Alert Watch and Dynamics Monitoring if needed. Also, trained new contractors and handled shift-lead duties, such as gathering contractors working hours and off-days for all 3 shifts, to make sure the Monitoring & Diagnostic had proper coverage over the holidays. Computer software used – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc.

January 2001 – June 2006 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY Mableton, Ga. Machinery Service Engineer & Call Center Technical Associate In the first 4 years as a Machinery Service Engineer, I would handle incoming calls with warranty issues that could be repaired over the telephone. Or, would set-up an appointment with a service rep. within the network. I helped bring down department service costs annually. Worked with Import Vendors from China, Taiwan & Japan via e-mail and domestic vendors such as Wilton, Delta, Bridgeport - Hardinge etc., via e-mail, fax or telephone. Also helped expand nationwide network of service reps. Handled monthly service reports for Supervisor, assisted Machinery Sales Dept. and Machinery Parts Dept. when needed. Knowledgeable of Drill Presses, Lathes, Milling Machines, Surface Grinders and Electrical applications for machines. Pg.3

As a Call Center Technician, I handled incoming customer calls with new or existing applications, with the help from our large catalog, vendors and /or personal experience. Was knowledgeable of most of the 500,000 items in our vast catalog and would coordinate assistance with domestic vendors such as Makita, DeWalt, Starrett, etc. if needed. In process of taking online engineering courses twice a week during working hours, with a current 93 GPA. Have received the Bronze & Gold stars for employee of the month on 5 different occasions. Also, was a member of the Safety Team for 2 yrs. Computer software used – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AS 400, JD Edwards.

January 2000- 2001 COLOPLAST INC. Marietta, Ga.

R & D Engineer & Die Finisher

Worked within the R & D Department and Machine Shop to help design new molds and dies and to also repair and improve existing ones. Die is then machined, inspected and sent to Injection Mold Dept. Also, worked with Maintenance Dept., on updating daily plant operations. Company closed Marietta Plant and moved manufacturing back to Germany. August 1999 – 2000 QUALITY AIRCRAFT TOOLING Marietta, Ga. Shop Foreman

Supervised a staff of 15 employees in a job shop / fabricating type of environment. Worked in coordination with hands-on owner in regard to job scheduling, job releases and rush orders. Called upon vendors on a daily basis, in reference to heat-treating, plating and machining. Originated workflow / time management charts. Started an annual employee review program. Ordered parts and supplies for work force on floor and stock. Brought in to improve overall production in plant. Major customers were American Airlines, US Air, Boeing, McDonald- Douglas.

June 1998 – Aug. 1999 FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE CO. Tucker, Ga. Department Manager

Managed and supervised a staff of 12 to14 associates within a manufacturing fabrication type of environment. Worked with Sales and Purchasing Departments on a daily basis to update existing orders, new orders and rush orders. This department was the major cost cell for the plant with $3 to $4 million a year in revenue. Responsible for delegating orders to the proper personnel at the start of the day and ensuring orders were shipped on time on a daily basis. Handled employee’s attendance and reviews. Major customers – General Electric Gas-Turbine Division, Waukesha Engines, Cooper - Bessemer Energy, ABB-Combustion. (Flexible Metal Hose is an ISO-9000 company).

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Feb. 1989 – June 1998 STIMSONITE CORPORATION Atlanta, Ga. Manufacturing Engineer / Team Leader

Designed and manufactured new equipment and tooling for such equipment and repaired equipment returned for warranty and non-warranty conditions. Worked closely with the R & D Department and knowledgeable of all types of steels and alloys. In addition to above responsibilities, I supervised a staff of 3 – 4 associates and oversaw areas of material preparation, application devices and purchasing. Was selected to work within a 4 person team and helped design, engineer and implement the “Hot-Tape” line, which received a patent pending. Major customers were – Federal and State Department of Transportation divisions and Sub-contractors. Helped implement the Kanban system.

Computer software used – Microsoft office,

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EDUCATION:

Graduated from R.B. Chamberlain High School, Twinsburg, Ohio. Attended Akron University, Akron, Ohio. and Lee Community College, Ft. Myers, Fla.

Attended Basic and Advanced Math & Engineering courses at Lubriquip Houdaille, Warrensville Hts. Ohio. (Completed with Certificate). Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt certified (Complete with Certificate) Have Passport

References:

Rich Quintal – GE Energy: 678-***-****

Justin Sykes – GE Energy: 678-***-****

Keith Boileau – GE Power Generation Services: 678-***-**** Shawn White – Southern Company – Plant Bowen. 706-***-**** Dennis Borger – Mitsubishi Power Systems: 407-***-**** Mike Resudek - Coca Cola Company: 678-***-****

Rhonda Kahn - Quality Aircraft Tooling: 770-***-**** Chris Stewart - Quality Aircraft Tooling: 770-***-****

*** I am willing and available to relocate, if necessary.

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