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Donald Hudson
Quality Supervisor
Pole Plant

Your supervisor Donald Hudson began his career at ERMCO in 2012 in the Pole Final Assembly Department, attaching covers to tanks.

"I worked in FA Pole for one and half years, during which I learned almost every job in the department. I then moved to Quality Pole Testing, where I worked for five years before becoming a Third Shift Quality Leader. I moved to the Pole Plant when the third shift pole line transferred there. I worked as Third Shift Quality Leader for two years before going to the first shift. After working for a year on the first shift, I was promoted to Pole Plant Quality Supervisor."

"I wanted to work at ERMCO for the pay, benefits, and job security, but I've stayed because I like the people. It's simple, good people make the day a little better," Donald explained.

When Donald isn't at ERMCO, he likes to fish, use his telescope, play PC games, and go long-range target shooting.

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Q&A with Supervisor Donald Hudson
Tell me about your journey at ERMCO.

I worked in Pole Final Assembly for one and half years, during which I learned almost every job in the department. I then moved into Quality Pole Testing, where I worked for five years. I then became the Quality Third Shift Lead Person. I moved to the Pole Plant when the pole line transferred there and worked as Third Shift Lead Person for two years before moving to the first shift. I was promoted to Pole Plant Quality Supervisor when the position was added in February 2023.

What advice would you give me for me to be successful at ERMCO?

Be dependable and engaged in the training process. Ask questions. We work in a fast paced environment and things can slip by. Ask questions about everything you see and don't understand.

How can I support our team and add value to ERMCO?

Good team members are reliable and focused. You need to be at work and focused on the task at hand. It takes two people to fill the void when one person is absent. One employee has to stay over, and another has to come in early, causing strain on your coworkers at work and in their personal lives because they have to rearrange their schedule due to the absence.

Who should I speak to if I have questions, concerns, suggestions about my work environment? What is the chain of command?

It's best if speak with your lead person first. They are your first point of contact. If the lead cannot help you, they may suggest that you talk to me, HR, or whomever, but always start with them.

What is the best way for me to communicate with you?

Come to my office. I'm here for small portions of each shift. You can also contact your lead person, and they will pass a message to me, or if it's an emergency, call or text me.

If I can't make it to work, what do I do?

Your first point of contact should be your lead person.

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Quality Team Leaders
Department Phone: 731-259-4237
John Gourley, 1st Shift

John began his career at ERMCO in October 2006 in the Pole Final Assembly Department. "I worked on the pole line for five years. Then I went to QA as an Internal Inspector, Pad Tester, and Pole Line Inspector." John has 11 years of experience in Quality. When asked what he likes most about working at ERMCO, he said, "The pride that comes with making transformers that service people in our community and around the world." When asked to describe his team, John said, "They are hard-working people who know their jobs well. They take pride in making quality transformers."

John Gourley
1st shift (6:30AM to 2:30PM)

John began his career at ERMCO in October 2006 in the Pole Final Assembly Department. "I worked on the pole line for five years. Then I went to QA as an Internal Inspector, Pad Tester, and Pole Line Inspector." John has 11 years of experience in Quality. When asked what he likes most about working at ERMCO, he said, "The pride that comes with making transformers that service people in our community and around the world." When asked to describe his team, John said, "They are hard-working people who know their jobs well. They take pride in making quality transformers."

Michael Ellis, 2nd Shift

Michael began his career at ERMCO in 2018 as a Press Operator in the Pad Plant Metal Prep Department. In April 2019, his job bid for Quality Representative was successful. "I started at the Pad Plant, then moved to QA in the Pad Plant Test Cage. When the single-phase polemounts moved to a new location, I volunteered to move there and have in the QA Test Cage and Repair Departments before being promoted to lead person." Michael enjoys his job because he likes helping his coworkers learn about transformers. "Working in many departments gave me a broad knowledge of pole transformers,"Michael explained that while his team is relatively new, they are eager to learn and work hard. "Between myself and the experienced QA Representatives on the day shift who are training, our team will be set up for success and be the next generation at Team ERMCO."

Jesse Box, 3rd Shift

Jesse started at ERMCO as a temporary employee in May 2016 and was hired full-time two months later in July 2016. He began his career in the Pad Plant in the Final Assembly Department and bid on a Quality Representative job in August of the same year. "When I moved to Quality, I worked in the test cage. From there, I went to Core/Coil Inspection and Quality Repair before being promoted to Third Shift Leader." Jesse likes working at ERMCO because "we make an impact on communities around the country." He describes his third-shift team as dedicated and hard-working.

Michael Ellis
2nd shift (2:30PM to 10:30PM)

Michael began his career at ERMCO in 2018 as a Press Operator in the Pad Plant Metal Prep Department. In April 2019, his job bid for Quality Representative was successful. "I started at the Pad Plant, then moved to QA in the Pad Plant Test Cage. When the single-phase polemounts moved to a new location, I volunteered to move there and have in the QA Test Cage and Repair Departments before being promoted to lead person." Michael enjoys his job because he likes helping his coworkers learn about transformers. "Working in many departments gave me a broad knowledge of pole transformers,"Michael explained that while his team is relatively new, they are eager to learn and work hard. "Between myself and the experienced QA Representatives on the day shift who are training, our team will be set up for success and be the next generation at Team ERMCO."

Jesse Box
3rd shift (10:30PM to 6:30AM)

Jesse started at ERMCO as a temporary employee in May 2016 and was hired full-time two months later in July 2016. He began his career in the Pad Plant in the Final Assembly Department and bid on a Quality Representative job in August of the same year. "When I moved to Quality, I worked in the test cage. From there, I went to Core/Coil Inspection and Quality Repair before being promoted to Third Shift Leader." Jesse likes working at ERMCO because "we make an impact on communities around the country." He describes his third-shift team as dedicated and hard-working.