Get to know Curtis King, Secondary Fabrication Operator at the Metalworking Group. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “I started at MWG as a temp 7 months ago.  I enjoyed the work and I am now here full-time working in the fabrication department doing spot welding.” Q: “What is the best part of your job?” A: “The best part about my job is the continuous learning that takes place here.  I enjoy learning new skills and learning to use different equipment, like the brake press and tapping machinery. Q: “What is your favorite thing about working at MWG?” A: “In my previous job, I was j ..read more

Get to know Charles “Mickey” Fraasman, Welder at the Metalworking Group for 11 years. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “I weld.  I do everything from fabrication to MIG and TIG welding. I work with aluminum, steel, and stainless.  I have had the opportunity to work with various metals and on lots of projects while at MWG ” Q: “What is the best part of your job?” A: “The people.  The people at MWG are great.  We have a good time but still get work done. I love to have fun and believe that if you can’t have fun, why do it? I always say, if you don’t love working, find som ..read more

Get to know Garret Conover, Shipping and Receiving Clerk  at The Metalworking Group (MWG) for 7 years. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, I am responsible for pulling the correct parts required for an order and prepping the parts for safe shipment to our customers. A crucial part of my job is making sure the inventory is correct.” Q: “What is the best part of your job?” A: “The best part about my job is the independence I have. I never have someone looking over my shoulder or micromanaging me. I know my managers trust me to do my job well and I like ..read more

Get to know Monica Lang, Vice President of Engineering/Quality for 18 years. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “As the VP of Engineering, I oversee the six engineers in the department, and a little bit of everything else! I enjoy being a jack of all trades and working with other departments to help out where I can by utilizing my experience.” Q: “What is the best part of your job?” A: “The diversity of what I get to do is one of the best parts of my job. I get to work on a breadth of different projects every day, whether it’s in engineering, working on a machine, implementing software, or a ..read more

Get to know Keith DiMarco, Production Supervisor at The Metalworking Group (MWG) for 4.5 years. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “As a Production Supervisor I am responsible for managing the production processes of 10 different departments, such as CNC Machining, Brake Press, Powder Coating, Welding, Tool & Die, General Fabrication, Grinding, CNC Laser Cutting, Punch Presses, and Assembly. I have the privilege of managing 30+ direct reports and it’s my job to ensure projects are on schedule and to address any technical issues or roadblocks that appear, but really every day is differen ..read more

Robotic Welding CHALLENGE Metalworking Group was contracted by a bulk data storage manufacturer that designs and produces racking, wall mounts, panels, cabinets, and enclosures for Data Centers for technology corporations with big server rooms. The manufacturer experienced surging customer demand within a limited timeframe. They were not able to appropriately flex their internal capacity to meet the demand in the time needed to deliver the orders. They needed a contract manufacturer that could produce quality products while remaining nimble and adapting to the ever-changing circumstances of ..read more

Get to know Sara Eads, Sales Coordinator at The Metalworking Group (MWG) for 1 year. Q: “What do you do in your role?” A: “I support the sales team by entering sales orders, coordinating shipping dates and working with our customers to ensure everything is on track and on time.” Q: “What’s the best part of your job?” A: “I feel like every day is different and there’s always a challenge to solve. I like the flexibility of work and being able to help our customers.” Q: : “What is your favorite thing about working at MWG?” A: “I really enjoy the people I get to work with. Everyone is so friendly ..read more

Direct to Site Shipments CHALLENGE Exit bins are a critical component to increase capacity in distribution centers by efficiently sorting and moving packages throughout a warehouse. A material handling supplier was challenged with finding a metal part manufacturer to produce exit bins for an e-commerce company that was expanding its distribution facilities. The supplier was tasked with providing exit bins for eight regional warehouses on an accelerated timing due to the construction schedule. The supplier was dealing with material and trucking shortages so it was critical that the metal part ..read more