Did you know that up to 95% of parts on JOA machines can be manufactured in-house? Our world-class machinists give us complete control over quality, speed, and customization, and ensure our customers get what they need within days, not weeks. Meet one of our machining experts, Dan Rondeau.
Dan was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and joined the Army Reserve while still in High School. After basic training, Dan went to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds and studied machining. Having grown up near JOA, Dan was familiar with JOA’s excellent reputation among manufacturers, and he applied for a position in the machine shop. 35 years later, Dan continues to love the work of crafting and creating parts. “I enjoy the challenge of making parts I’ve never made before—coming up with a plan and designing fixtures,” says Dan.
Dan’s best advice is, “Do something you are naturally good at, then hone your skills from there.” Those who have the pleasure of working alongside Dan know that he lives by that advice, continuously looking to improve himself and the processes that he’s a part of.
Outside of JOA, Dan enjoys keeping busy with his wife and four sons. They explore the outdoors together and can often be found enjoying the Wisconsin winters on skis. Dan also has a fascination with air travel and spends time flying his self-built airplane and maintaining light sport aircrafts.
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