Carl Wegner | Manufacturing Process Development
Years at Custom Wire: 20
Education/Certification: High School Diploma
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
As a member of the R&D team, I am responsible for developing manufacturing processes to produce next-generation medical devices. I interact with customers and other members of the R&D team.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I joined our founder at the start of the company. As a small company, we wore a lot of hats. I moved into the R&D department where my years of manufacturing experience helped bring new products to market.
What is the best part about your job?
At CWT, I have never been just an employee and feel I am making a difference in the world in some capacity.
Mike Taylor | Manufacturing Technician
Years at Custom Wire: 4
Education/Certification: High School Diploma
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I manufacture nitinol coils on a winding lathe, complete machine set-up including CNC programming, quality inspections and troubleshooting of the machines as well as producing Qwikcoil R&D orders.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I started out in shape setting and transitioned to the lathe department. I quickly learned and stayed in the department. I was promoted to technician because I am observant, meticulous, show up every day, and can troubleshoot.
What is the best part about your job?
Knowing you are producing a quality product that is improving lives and even saving lives.