John Coate
Biography
With 25 years of Electrical/Mechanical and Industry experience, I amexcited to be part of the Modesto Junior College Industrial Electronicsprogram, where I can help foster a learning environment that helps each studentexcel in Electrical Technology. My aim is to cultivate a can-do attitude andbasic work skills, preparing students to enter the workforce.
My career in Industrial Food Manufacturing started at Hilmar CheeseCompany in Hilmar, CA, where I started as a Maintenance Mechanic (1997). The career at Hilmar saw me grow to aMaintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Director of MaintenanceOperations, and Electrical & Integration Manager.
My expertise includes working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s,Industrial Automation Controls Network, Process Controls,Industrial Automation Applications and Equipment, Motor controls, and VFD’s. I am passionate about teaching,often taking students who doubt their abilities and demonstrating that by putting in the effort and working together we can achieve great things. I emphasize accountability,maintaining a balance between being firm, fair, and fun.
I hold an Industrial Electricity AA Degree from Merced Junior College(June 2015) and a High School Diploma from Chowchilla Union High School (June1981). I am actively involved in the Modesto College Industrial ElectronicsAdvisory Committee and the Central Valley Food Manufacturing Maintenance Committeeas well as Stanislaus County Area Joint Manufacturing and MaintenanceApprenticeship Committee.
The best way to reach me is by email (coatej@yosemite.edu). I will do my best to reply within 24 hours (weekends/holidays allow up to 48 hours).