Chris Girdler
About Chris Girdler
Chris Girdler is a Testing Technician III at Big Ass Fans, where he performs E-star/DOE testing and specializes in AVP testing of residential fan products. With over a decade of experience in the field, he focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and product performance in Lexington, Kentucky.
Work at Big Ass Fans
Chris Girdler has been employed at Big Ass Fans as a Testing Technician III since 2014. In this role, he performs E-star and DOE testing on residential fan products, contributing to the company's focus on energy efficiency improvements. His responsibilities include executing power and thermal testing of full fan systems and components, which optimizes operational efficiency. Girdler also conducts AMCA 230-15 fan testing for all HLVS fans, ensuring compliance with industry standards. He collaborates closely with the Quality Engineer to investigate defective materials and provides feedback to suppliers.
Education and Expertise
Chris Girdler studied at Somerset Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Industrial Technology/Technician from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in technical principles relevant to his current role. Girdler specializes in Air Velocity Profile (AVP) testing of directional and overhead fans, enhancing product performance. His expertise also includes conducting salt spray testing per ASTM B117 standards to assess the corrosion resistance of various fan components.
Background
Before joining Big Ass Fans, Chris Girdler worked at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. as a Senior Quality Technician from 2001 to 2014. During his 13 years at Hitachi, he gained extensive experience in quality assurance and testing methodologies. His background in quality control has equipped him with the skills necessary to execute line audits and communicate necessary changes to production coordinators effectively.
Testing and Quality Assurance Responsibilities
In his current role, Chris Girdler is responsible for developing inspection records for incoming products and collaborating with suppliers to address non-conformance issues. He conducts line audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and communicates areas of concern to the production team. Girdler's work is integral to maintaining high-quality standards in fan production and ensuring that products meet regulatory and performance requirements.