Jalen Weyker | Toolmaker
Years at MGS: 10
Education/Certification: Tool & Die Journeyman from Moraine Park Technical College
What do you do on a day-to-day basis?
I order raw materials and transform steel into a tool that produces plastics components utilizing machines such as mills, grinders, wire EDMs, and basic hand tools.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I began as an intern while completing two years of schooling. Afterwards, I transitioned into an apprentice role and completed the on-the-job training required for the Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship.
What is the best part of your job?
This position expanded my skill set, making me a valued team member and opening career paths in Tool Design, Specialized Machining, or Project Manager roles.
Kevin Rapant | Senior Process Engineer
Years at MGS: 12
Education/Certification: Plastics Engineering from UW Stout
What do you do on a day-to-day basis?
I optimize process settings for new molds in injection molding machines, enhance current processes, troubleshoot molding issues with technicians during production, and train them on operating new equipment.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I attended UW-Stout for Plastics Engineering. This field is more of an art than science and still emerging. After graduating, I joined MGS, starting with tool setups and start-ups. I was then promoted to engineering, focusing on new product development.
What is the best part of your job?
I get to innovate solutions using some of the newest technology in a clean and temperature-controlled environment.