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S P O N S O R E D P RO F I L E S 42 S T U F F • 2 0 1 8 • StuffMadeinMA.com Kinefac Corporation Kinefac Corporation is an advanced manufacturer and world leader in precision metal forming and processing technology. The company designs and manufactures specialized metal forming, metalworking, and processing machinery for high-tech industries. Founded in 1962 by Howard A. Greis, a strong advocate for US manufacturing, the company has continuously innovated to serve customer needs. Today, Kinefac machines can be found in over 25 countries and on every continent. Kinefac designs and manufactures cylindrical die rolling, extrusion, precision turning, radial forming, tapping and precision coiling machines. In addition, Kinefac manufactures hydraulic actuation systems, centrifugal fluid recovery and parts cleaning systems and access control gate systems. Our machines are sold to leading high- tech industries around the world and the machines make everything from metal coils for the medical device industry to high-precision threaded fasteners for the aerospace industry, large diameter high strength studs for the power generation industry, and alternator shafts for the automotive industry. Kinefac has a long history of hiring qualified individuals and supporting their growth over the long term. At Kinefac, everyone has an impact on the success of the company. We encourage customer contact at all levels of the organization. We organize our operations to take advantage of special skills and talents of our employees and promote from within wherever possible. As a result, over half the employees have been with the company for 20 years. To support our continued growth, we are hiring or expect to hire in the future in the sales and marketing, mechanical and electrical engineering, assembly and other areas. We post our positions online and recruit at local schools. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T / C U S T O M E R S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S www.kinefac.com Address: 156 Goddard Memorial Drive Worcester, MA 01603 P: 508-754-6891 Career Contact: Denise Corey, 508-754-6891 x613 Full-time/FTE employees: 55 Year founded: 1962 Additional Company Locations: Sales offices in China, India and Mexico 2016 MA Manufacturing Innovation Award 2013 AIM Global Trade Award 2017 WBJ Manufacturing Excellence Award AT A G L A N C E Christopher Brown "Manufacturing is a world away from my previous career in retail, but right from the start Kinefac recognized my potential and encouraged me to be a part of their amazing family. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with a group of remarkable individuals who share a genuine love for innovation and providing industry leading solutions for our customers. I've learned so much in the time I've been here and look forward to many years working at Kinefac." Position: Technical Sales Age: 40 School: WPI Years at Company: 5 months Andrew Penniman "I started at Kinefac as an electrical panel assembler. When I was an assembler, Kinefac allowed me to work flexible hours while I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Upon completing my degree, I was promoted to the Accounting Team as a Financial Operations Analyst! Now I generate financial statements and analyze various operations within the company to ensure standards are being met." Position: Financial Operations Analyst Age: 27 School: UMass Amherst/ Worcester State University Years at Company: 7