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Happy Retirement Doug Schmidt

Celebrating a True Craftsman: Happy Retirement to Doug Schmidt! After an outstanding 24 years with us, we bid a fond farewell to our incredibly talented tool maker, Doug Schmidt. His meticulous work and level-headed approach to every project have made him a valuable asset to the entire Alger team. Doug’s craftsmanship is unrivaled, and we …

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BBQ is a Lot of Work

For each quarter that there are zero loss time injuries the Alger team has a celebration. A staff favorite celebration is having an outdoor BBQ cooked on site. This past BBQ was a special one, it was Carl Boyd’s last BBQ at Alger. Carl Boyd, ​​Director of Support Services, cooks the meat on a huge …

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The Right Tools For the Job

Behind the amazing people who make up the Alger team, the next most important component of the business is the tools. Having the right tools for the job allows for efficient, high-quality production.  Adding new machines to the Alger operation isn’t a new thing, but it’s still exciting to get a new piece of equipment …

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Partnerships with Local Schools

Alger Precision Machining continues it’s partnership with local schools in developing our workforce. This past month we had visits from Technical Employment Training (TET) and Norco College. The TET visit was to continue the long relationship between training and manufacturing opportunities that we have enjoyed. Laiken Reyes, Student Support Specialist, bought two students to show …

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Quarterly Safety Events

Safety is a top priority at Alger Precision Machining. It requires constant focus, attention to detail, good communication, trust in your team, and confidence to call someone out who isn’t following the process. It takes a huge amount of effort, so having an entire team dedicated to safety is a massive success.  For each quarter …

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