Terry Christianson Plato
About Terry Christianson Plato
Terry Christianson Plato serves as the Product Certification Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. Co., where he has worked since 1973. He oversees third-party product approvals and ensures compliance with various industry standards.
Work at Miller Electric
Terry Christianson Plato has served as the Product Certification Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. Co. since 1973, accumulating over 51 years of experience in this role. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, he plays a crucial role in ensuring that engineering teams understand and achieve necessary Third Party product approvals. His extensive tenure at Miller Electric highlights his commitment to product certification and compliance.
Responsibilities in Product Certification
In his role, Terry is responsible for the creation, content, format, and maintenance of various test forms and technical file documents, including those for CSA, UL, IEC, INTERTEK, CCC, and SONCAP. He manages all Third Party Certification product processes, audits, and approvals, ensuring that products meet required standards.
Standards and Compliance Expertise
Terry is fluent in CSA, UL, ANSI, and NEMA standards, which are essential for product certification in the industry. He instructs and enforces compliance requirements for cCSAus and CE with engineering and business unit teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Audit and Testing Management
Terry manages CSA, UL, CE, and CCC product audits and oversees witness testing occurrences between the certification authorities and engineering teams. His role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the certification process and ensuring that products meet all necessary compliance requirements.
Administration of CSA Category Program
In addition to his other responsibilities, Terry administers the CSA Category program within the ITW Welding Products Group. This involves overseeing the categorization of products and ensuring that they meet the necessary standards for certification.