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StuffMadeinMA.com • 2 0 2 1 • S T U F F 33 Slideways Inc. Slideways manufactures machined plastic components for the conveying, packaging, and processing industries. These application- specific parts require unique design considerations with complex shapes in a wide array of machinable plastics. Slideways has built a reputation for reliable and responsive engineering support and customer service. AT A GLANCE PRODUCTS: Slideways specializes in standard and custom designed plastic parts and components -- bearings, conveyor chain and belt guides, extrusions, complex engineered parts and more. We work in a variety of machinable plastics that deliver advanced friction and wear reduction, corrosion resistance, and perform in broad temperature ranges to suit even the most demanding applications. MARKET/CUSTOMERS: Our core products are used in conveyor and packaging machinery found in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, bakery, and package handling applications. The number of industries and applications is vast. If an application can benefit from a lightweight, low-friction, and wear and corrosion-resistant material, we can help. CAREER/JOB OPPORTUNITIES: We are always hiring skilled machine operators and shop assistants. Ideally, candidates would have experience with vertical machining centers, lathes, and/ or finishing parts (deburring, sanding). We've had great success training motivated, hard-working, and dependable individuals with a mechanical aptitude. Anyone who has experience working with their hands and using tools would have the basic skills to start as a shop assistant. We are a small company that values teamwork and cooperation; a good attitude is just as important as a strong skillset. www.slideways.com Address: 705 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 P: 508-854-0799 Top Executive: Tom Sioui, CEO/Owner; Glenn Priest, President/Owner Full-time/FTE employees: 27 Year founded: 1994 "Slideways has given me the opportunity to grow my career and technical skills in a short period of time. The company genuinely cares about its people. This is great environment where everyone supports each other no matter what position they're in." Tyler started at Slideways as a shipper with no manufacturing experience. We recognized his drive and provided training opportunities for him to develop his technical skills. He was quickly promoted to shop assistant then machine operator and now programmer. Today Tyler programs our machines to create complex parts according to precise customer specifications. Tyler McAvey Position: CNC Programmer Age: 27 School: South High School Worcester Years at company: 7 Years We invest in our people with both on-the-job and off-site training. We regularly review performance and look for opportunities to grow and promote our employees. DO YOU HAVE AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?: No. COMPANY BENEFITS: We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance; Paid Holidays and Time Off; 401k and Healthcare Spending Accounts; Profit Sharing and Overtime Opportunities.