WILLIAM STRIGGLES
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Journeyman Electrician with more than twenty-one years of Industrial, Commercial and Residential experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, electrical maintenance of homes and industrial facilities. I am knowledgeable in the national electrical code, and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems. I have lead several Staff Development programs, served as Project coordinator, and Apprentice Trainer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CASS ELECTRIC, DETROIT, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES
Electrician/ Infrared Thermographer ll, Dec 1991 – present
Installation of equipment, provided electrical maintenance, and repairs.
Performed corrective repairs on commercial and residential buildings.
Retrofit vacant homes for new occupancy, Upgrade electrical services for residential customers
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WIXOM, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES
Journeyman Electrician/ Infrared Thermographer II, Feb 1977 – June 2007
Knowledge of Industrial wiring and controls, Experienced w/ voltage up to 480 three phase
Analyzed additional system and developed Infrared protocol for data collecting and reporting
Able to work from verbal instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications and instructions bulletins, Solid mechanical abilities/aptitude, Supported and coordinated external service personnel
Able to perform mathematics to determine proper components and installation requirements
Experienced in using computer based Preventative Maintenance and Spare Parts stores systems
Project Coordinator, Electrical Leader/Apprentice Trainer, Expert in Fanuc Robotics and PLC’s, Experienced in production operation and equipment. 3000+ hours of hands on Thermography applications.
Electrical problem troubleshooting; Analyzed equipment failures, make necessary adjustments to correct equipment failures while working safely at all times, Troubleshooted electrical circuits, VFD and DC drive experience
Proficient in reading an OHM meter and electrical diagram, Experience in repairing factory equipment
Assembled, installed, tested, and maintained electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools, Able to keep a clean and orderly work area
Can direct work of and instruct other electricians, helpers, mechanics and apprentices
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as good verbal communications skills
Performed installation of conduit (1/2 inch to 6 inch) Aluminum, Rigid, and PVC
Tested and adjusted equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics, rewired and installed panel boards and switches, Ability To Run Hilo’s, Scissors lift, JLGS ( Man lift), Drot ( mobile crane)
Install ground leads and connected power cables to equipment, such as motors. Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes; Diagnosed equipment failures to determine root cause.
Repaired, programmed, re-mastered, and maintained Fanuc (Series 2, 3 and 5)Robotic systems, GMF Robotics.
Performed daily Infrared Thermography check on key system. Submitted daily report to PM coordinator.
Worked from ladders, scaffolds, Jlgs, beams and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, Observed mechanical devices in operation to diagnose problems in the systems
Project coordinator for several Paint and Seal related systems. PC: coordinated installation of equipment, supplies, deconstruction and Reconstruction of new equipment. Direct other trades through out the project.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WIXOM, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES
Project Coordinator/ Trainer, Feb 1977 – Dec 1991
. Statistics Trainer for Quality Control - Trained 3000+ employees to understand and identify statistical control charts such as X bar and R charts, P, and C charts as they relate to their specific work areas.
Taguchi Trainer for Continuous Improvement - Trained hourly employees during the 1988 launch of The Ford Wixom Paint Facilities
Paint Appearance Evaluator - Evaluated a small sample size of the daily production (cars) to determine if the paint appearance was acceptable and recorded the data on 64 X bar and R charts.
Brainstorming Facilitator - Lead a group of hourly and salary personal in discussion to identify and eliminate the areas top three major concerns
Dirt Analysts - Duties were to collect, analyze, identify, and categorize imperfection in the painted surfaces.
EDUCATION
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MICHIGN UNITED STATES
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2010 3.2/4.0 GPA
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLNOIS UNITED STATES
BBA - Operation Management, July 2006 Cum Laude - 3.5 GPA
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES
AAS - Manufacturing Trades/ Industrial Electrician, December 2004 3.3 / 4.0 GPA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, WIXOM, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES
Graduate - Apprenticeship/ Industrial Electrician, January 1995
AWARDS / CERTIFICATION / AFFILATIONS
American Assembly of Men in Nursing 2012
Basic Life Support (CPR, AED), American Heart Association, 2010-2012
Automotive OEM Professionals 2012
American Society For Nondestructive Testing 2011
Oakland University Alumni Association 2011
Certificate of completion, Snell Infrared Thermal/Infrared Thermography, Level ll 2007
Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America-Phoenix District, (2002 – 2007)
Certificate of completion, R-J/ R-J5,3,2 Controllers, Fanuc Robotics 1999,1998,1997
Certificate of Accomplishment, Statistical Process control (SPC) 1985
U. A. W. 1977