Ashtin Johnston
Escondido
Summary
Dedicated Electrical Trainee with hands-on experience at WECA, skilled in residential and commercial wiring, and proficient in NEC codes. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and install systems while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by effective teamwork, ready to contribute to innovative electrical projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Trainee
WECA
San Diego
09.2025 - Current
- Participating in state-approved trainee/ apprenticeship training
Electrical Trainee (Labs & Fieldwork)
FTCC
Fayetteville
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Completed lab training in wiring, motors, and controls
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Education
Electrical Trainee -
Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA)
San Diego, CA08.2025
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)
Fayetteville, NC01.2025
Skills
- Residential and commercial wiring
- Motors and controls
- NEC codes and calculations
- Photovoltaic systems
- Electrical safety and estimating
- Blueprint reading
- Hand tools proficiency
- Multimeter usage
- PLC fundamentals
Certification
CA Electrical Trainee Card, Forthcoming
Accomplishments
Dean's List, Spring 2024, FTCC
Recommendations
"Ashtin has successfully completed the Electrical Systems Technology Associate's degree… He exceeded in his classroom work and his lab work. Ashtin will make a great electrician and a valuable employee.", Ron Hamilton, Dept. Chair, Electrical Systems Technology, FTCC
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Electrical Trainee
WECA
09.2025 - Current
Electrical Trainee (Labs & Fieldwork)
FTCC
06.2023 - 07.2025
Electrical Trainee -
Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA)
Associate in Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)