“Enjoy what you do and you will never work a day in your life.”
Custom Tool & Die Inc.
- Industry
- Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Custom Tool & Die Inc. is a family-owned, precision contract machine shop located in Lancaster, Pa. We offer a multitude of services including turning, milling, grinding and EDM services for a variety of companies.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Custom Tool & Die Inc.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
What excites me about the industry I serve is the hands-on experience of making a part from raw material with state-of-the-art technology. I also enjoy being able to see your work turn into something someone is willing to pay for.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
I appreciate the relationships we develop with customers. We have helped them countless times problem solve and meet deadlines, which makes them look better to their customers.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We have met a few graduates of Penn College and were very impressed with their knowledge and experience coming out of school.
WHAT QUALITITES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
The qualities we appreciate from Penn College are the work ethic, the problem-solving ability, and the pride the alumni have in their work.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
My advice would be try to absorb as much as possible from the informed teachers. The curriculum may seem useless but all the basic knowledge leads to more advanced knowledge being built off of it.
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Joe Woratyla
President
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