Joseph W.

Allen
205 Kaitlyn Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 730-0360 * E-mail: jac947a0@westpost.net
Summary of Qualifications:
Over 15 years of electrical experience which includes electrical installations o
f production
equipment (i.e. 480 volt three phase power), sizing breakers, power panels, and
power
disconnects.
10 years experience in metal fabrication which includes running father's small m
etal fabrication shop, quoting jobs, fabrication and installation. Currently do
this part time.
PLC proficient in many programmable languages such as GE/Fanuc and Allen Bradley
which are 2 common languages that are used in many markets.
7 years experience in electronics such as board level troubleshooting of transis
tors, capacitors, and resistors.
Possess computer experience in hardware and software. Am familiar with all the o
perating systems from MS-DOS to Windows XP. A great deal of experience in the ar
ea of learning and understanding proprietary computer boards for specialized use
s.
Education
BS - Electrical Engineering Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1997-2001
AAS Electrical Engineering
Gaston College, Dallas, NC 1990-1994
Professional Experience
Self-employed metal fabricator December 2008
to present
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, Grover, NC Dec. 1987 to Sept. 2008
WIX Filtration, Gastonia, NC Oct. 2008 to December 2008
Applications Engineer
Ensure all orders are within engineering specifications of customer; this inclu
des testing,
drawing and completing desired tests for customers' products. Redesign
of current
products to fill needs of customer.
Electrical Engineer
*Engineer over all test equipment for compact disc production and pre-pr
oduction.
*Ensure Quality Assurance for product in both production and pre-production are
as.
*Responsible for the purchasing and installation of new equipment and start-up.
*Certified in Six Sigma green belt for engineering and statistical process cont
rol.
*National Safety Counsel Safety training for managers.
 *Laser Safety Officer trained.
Engineer
*Engineer over all test equipment. ISO 9002 certified for Red Book standards.
*Responsible for installation of Statistical Process Control program for pre-pr
oduction area. This installation included evaluating
software, buying computers, and implementing network software to allow connecti
ons of MS-DOS systems.
*Engineering coordinator between facility and contractors for fiber optic data
cable conversion for the whole facility.
*Implemented a Computer scheduling system for the preproduction area that will
streamline the scheduling process from initiation to
completion.
*Installed, tested and troubleshot production equipment for compact disc produc
tion.

Accomplishments:
Because of my engineering expertise in the installation of SPC in the pre-produc
tion area, the
facility currently has complete data retrieval throughout the area.
Installation of Master server to alleviate the need of hiring of extra employees
to fill positions that can now be managed by computer operated systems.
I was the engineer for the facility upgrade to a fiber optic system. This consis
ted of working with an outside contractor and the facility information systems a
rea to ensure a smooth transition and work until completion.
I have shown to be capable and efficient in working in other areas of the facili
ty as well as with a diverse group of co-workers.
References Available Upon Request