As vice president of engineering, Michael P. Reader leads the engineering group at Precision Plus Inc. He is a hands-on, team-oriented problem solver and is driven to improve both himself and his colleagues.
Having grown up in the machine shop from the time he was 10, some of his earliest memories are from the shop floor. These experiences proved to be invaluable as he developed a well-rounded set of manufacturing skills through the years. Reader understands the industry and the organization inside and out and is dedicated to it. With his growing knowledge, he has helped Precision Plus thrive during challenging times.
While working summers alongside his grandfather, performing plant maintenance and learning how to fix infrastructure systems, Reader began learning about the business. When he got his driver’s license, he started working in the company’s Miyano (turn-mill) department where he trained under the department lead and ran production 12 hours a day, 5 days a week.
After high school graduation, he knew he wanted to expand his knowledge in manufacturing to help grow the business he knew best. While attending engineering school, he worked summers, holidays and weekends as needed at Precision Plus. After earning a mechanical engineering degree, Reader spent a year working with the engineering group and then was asked to lead the team.
Michael P. Reader with his father, nominator and president of Precision Plus, Michael J. Reader
Photo Credit: Precision Plus Inc.
“Michael has proven himself as a valuable member of the Precision Plus leadership team, not only by name, but more importantly through his actions,” says his nominator and proud father, Michael J. Reader, president of Precision Plus.
Reader says he looks forward to contributing to the growth of Precision Plus where he will continue to lead his team of talented engineers using robotics, 3D printing, the latest technology, and innovative solutions to bring manufacturing to the next level.
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