Weber Knapp Employee Spotlight: Brad Spencer, Laser Department Foreman

Manufacturing careers often build over time, shaped by hands-on work and steady progress on the shop floor. At Weber Knapp, that path can span decades.

Brad Spencer has been with Weber Knapp for 36 years. He started in 1989 and worked his way into his current role as Foreman of the short run and laser department. His experience reflects the kind of long-term growth that happens inside a production-driven environment.

How Brad Got Started at Weber Knapp

Brad first heard about Weber Knapp through a family connection. He joined the company as a caustic cleaner, working in a role that kept him close to the early stages of production.

Over time, he moved through different responsibilities and into leadership. That progression, from entry-level work into a foreman position, mirrors how many careers develop inside manufacturing settings where experience is built on the floor.

What Does a Laser Department Foreman Do Each Day?

Brad’s day starts by reviewing the hot list and checking what needs to move through production.

His work typically includes:

• Checking material readiness before jobs begin
• Coordinating laser work to keep jobs on track
• Helping remove parts from the laser when needed
• Supporting brake press work during busy periods

The pace stays steady. Brad summed it up in a simple way: he is always busy.

That rhythm reflects how the laser department connects to the rest of production and keeps parts moving.

In this part of the process, precision matters. Components cut on the laser often feed into downstream work, including forming and assembly tied to custom hinge assemblies and motion control hardware.

What Keeps the Work Moving

Brad pointed to people as an area where he has grown over time. Learning how to listen, communicate, and work through challenges with others has shaped how he approaches the job.

In a department that supports a wide range of parts, clear communication helps avoid delays and keeps work aligned with production goals. That includes coordination with teams handling forming, welding, and assembly tied to products like counterbalance hinges and Vectis motion control systems.

A Long-Term View of the Shop Floor

Spending more than three decades in one place gives a different perspective on the work. Brad has seen processes evolve, equipment change, and new products move through production.

That includes ongoing work tied to hinge manufacturing and motion control applications that require consistent output across multiple steps. The laser department plays a direct part in preparing those components for what comes next.

What Makes Weber Knapp Stand Out

For Brad, the answer is straightforward. He describes Weber Knapp as a family-oriented workplace. That shows up in how people interact day to day and how teams support each other during busy production cycles. It is part of what has kept him with the company for more than three decades.

A Steady Presence Behind the Work

Brad’s experience reflects the kind of consistency that supports long-term manufacturing operations. His work in the laser department helps keep production moving and connects directly to the parts and assemblies Weber Knapp builds every day.

That steady, hands-on contribution is what keeps the process moving from raw material to finished component.

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