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How long have you worked for Steel Green Manufacturing, and why did you choose to work here?

I’ve worked at Steel Green for about a year. I worked in the automotive industry for 43 years and wasn’t quite ready to retire, so when I heard Steel Green was hiring, I gave the job a shot, and I ended up really liking it.

What do you do at Steel Green Manufacturing?

I mainly work in quality control, inspecting machines and ensuring they perform as expected when they come off the assembly line. Steel Green will also bring me in to work on and test their new concepts, and that’s always fun.

What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

I like what I do, and it’s not boring. Problem-solving different issues that pop up with the machines offers fun challenges throughout the day.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Getting to work on something new and innovative. The SGXL is one of my favorite new machines to work on. It’s so much bigger than the other units, and there are several differences that make it unique.

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

I like to participate in micro-mini tractor pulls. A micro-mini tractor pull is 1/16 the size of a full-sized tractor pull. The little tractors have real-life engines that burn fuel, and they go down a track and pull a sled like the full-sized ones. I build everything from scratch, and we travel all over the Midwest to participate in the pulls.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I like cats. I have two brindle cats at home, and they are fun companions. They like to jump in my lap when I’m sitting out in my garage.

How long have you worked for Steel Green Manufacturing, and why did you choose to work here?

I’ve worked at Steel Green for three years. Since I had been working in the lawn care industry for the last 10 years, I was already familiar with this type of equipment. I also love to build. So, Steel Green was an easy fit.

What do you do at Steel Green Manufacturing?

I work on the assembly line, building hoppers and hopper motors. I also help manage the guys on the line. Working in assembly is fun because we get to see all the different parts come together to create a fully-working machine.

What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

The camaraderie. We all work together well and enjoy the work we do.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I really enjoy building in general. But putting together individual pieces to create something that will be actually used by someone in the industry is my favorite part of the job. It’s great to be a part of something like that.

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

When I’m not working, you can usually find me taking care of my four-acre property or building something. I rebuild tractors and cars. My favorite rebuild was a 1952 Ford tractor. It was in shambles when I started working on it. It took me three years to find all the necessary parts and get them all back in working order, but I did it.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Most people know me as a mechanic, but growing up, I was really into basketball. I played guard.

How long have you worked for Steel Green Manufacturing, and why did you choose to work here?

I have worked at Steel Green for two years, and I chose to work here because the people I work with are great. We all get along and work well together. In fact, my counterpart and I work so seamlessly together that when one of us needs to miss work, we can easily fill in for one another or jump around and make sure everything still gets done. We’ve got a good crew here.

What do you do at Steel Green Manufacturing?

I am a welder at Steel Green. I can weld any metal part that is needed on the machine, but I spend most of my time welding the frames. I’ve been welding for 18 years and enjoy it. My enjoyment seems to have rubbed off, too. My youngest son already welds.

What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

Being able to support my family. My parents instilled in me that supporting your family and making sure you do everything you can for them was very important. I do my best and try to.

What is your favorite part of your job?

The people are my favorite part of my job. In previous jobs I’ve had, all my co-workers did not get along, and it just makes the job less fun. That is not a problem here. Plus, Steel Green likes to try out new ideas on their machines, and I always look forward to that. I have a few new things I need to weld up here soon, actually.

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

When I am not at work, I like to play horseshoes, cornhole, and darts. Playing horseshoes is my favorite, though. Every Thursday night during the summer, we go to the New Ross Conservation Club. They have horseshoe pits there. There’s a group of us that go, sometimes up to 20 people. We draw names and play a tournament or two.

When it gets cold out, I have a friend that has a nice little pole barn that has a little man cave in it with two dartboards, a pool table, and cornhole boards. I usually hang out there during the cold months.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I enjoy cooking and usually cook every night after work. My favorite type of cooking is meat smoking, and I smoke pork butt, pork loins, and ribs the most. My go-to side is ranch potato salad. I’d have to say it’s pretty good.

How long have you worked for Steel Green Manufacturing, and why did you choose to work here?

I have been working at Steel Green for almost three years. I chose to work here because I was experienced in this type of work previously, which made it a great fit.

What do you do at Steel Green Manufacturing?

I work on the line building uprights, mostly. Whether the machine will be standard or have more bells and whistles, I am the one that makes sure the upright is put together correctly. I will also jump in at any point in the building process to help keep the work as fluid as possible.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I enjoy the meticulous nature of building uprights. There are many small parts, and each needs to be put together precisely. That type of challenge keeps me on my toes and makes the workday fly by.

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

When I am not at work, I like to stay busy. I love hunting, especially deer hunting. I also compete in archery, and I travel to Ohio frequently for archery competitions.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Most people do not know I have a woodworking shop in my garage. I’m always building shelves, chairs, and other items along those lines. My grandma has one of my favorite pieces. It’s a table with an octagon top that has a bookshelf on the inside and a built-in lamp.

How long have you worked for Steel Green Manufacturing, and why did you choose to work here?

I have been a Steel Green employee for close to four years now. I chose to work here because it’s not monotonous. Each workday brings something different.

What do you do at Steel Green Manufacturing?

I wear multiple hats at Steel Green. Depending on the day, I can take on different things. Right now, I am shipping and receiving parts, but if I am needed, I can fill in for a welder or help build machines on the line.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I like that my job is not repetitive and can change quickly in one shift. I do not prefer to be doing the same tasks all the time. If I had to pick one job I like the most out of all the jobs I could do in a day, I would say welding. I like to weld.

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

I enjoy trying out different types of authentic food. I have a group of friends that get together on the weekends to test out new restaurants. We recently gave Salvadorian food a try. When I am not seeking out new restaurants, I like to hang out with my two grandkids at parks and play in the snow with them.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Most people do not know I lost the tip of one of my fingers in an accident. I also love to watch Seinfeld. I don’t have a favorite episode because I like them all.