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F a l l 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 9 1 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Ryan Goyen "What surprised me most about working in manufacturing was the excitement I had coming into work every day … caring about, appreciating and being passionate about the products and dreams we help create for companies and entrepreneurs." WEPCO PLASTICS, INC. Plastic parts are used in all kinds of ways in all kinds of industries. And the plastic-part creation all begins at Wepco in Middlefield. Rapid tooling is a focus, as well as short- to medium-run plastic injection molding with 4-axis precision machining, fixturing and secondaries. With an active internship program and robust hiring, the company looks to welcome those exploring the field of manufacturing. POSITION: Mold Set-up Apprentice AGE: 27 SCHOOL: Central Connecticut State University YEARS AT COMPANY: 2 www. WepcoPlastics.com Address: 27 Industrial Park Access Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Phone: 860-349-3407 Full-time employees: 26 Year founded: 1985 Owner: Waldo Parmelee President: David Parmelee C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Wepco's Tool Room has four vertical milling centers and CNC sinker EDM, allowing it to build and maintain molds with quick turnaround. With 10 state-of-the-art molding machines ranging from 28 to 275 tons, Wepco has the flexibility to meet all of its customers' needs. The company also offers product design and development assistance, machined metal parts, assemblies and other services. Wepco's customers range from Fortune-100 companies to inventors and first-time entrepreneurs. It builds aluminum molds and produces parts for several industries, including consumer goods, aerospace, medical, marine, technology defense and automotive. Wepco is proud to have apprentices in the mold design, mold maker and mold set-up fields. The company is always looking to add hard-working individuals to its team who value a family atmosphere and want to develop in their career. Positions range from molding machine setup to machine operator to CNC programmers to tool makers. The company works with local high schools to employ summer graduates who are either seeking to pursue a career in finance, business and marketing, or manufacturing. Wepco believes in providing employees with relevant, state-of-the-art training to help them grow professionally and in their trade. As a family-owned company, taking care of employees is at the center of the company's core values, as demonstrated through 401(k) matching; medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance; and paid time off. Wepco participates in organizations to help train, educate and employ the next generation of manufacturers. The company is a member of the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA), Advanced Manufacturing Employer Partnership (AMEP), American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Women in Manufacturing (WIM), as well as the steering committee for Goodwin College's manufacturing program. Team members at Wepco also donate their time to help students advance and pursue their career dreams through programs like DECA and the CT Invention Convention. Wepco Plastics innovates within the plastics and mold-building industry while incorporating values of sustainability into all of its processes. P R O D U C T S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S Family Owned Company, American Made Parts