Midwest Machine, LLC

Meet the Shop: Japheth Grogan

This week we're introducing Japheth Grogan, one of our experienced welders who's been helping bring Midwest Machine projects to life for over five years. If you've met Japheth, you know one thing for sure—he doesn't know a stranger.

🔥 Favorite MWM Project: The Greater Omaha Platform
🍔 Favorite Food: Anything... as long as someone else is picking up the tab.
✈️ Dream Vacation: Rome
🐶🐱 Dogs or Cats? Both—why choose?
🎬 Hobbies: Watching movies and raising his kid, who definitely keeps him busier than any welding project.

Japheth's positive attitude, craftsmanship, and ability to make everyone feel like an old friend make him a valued part of the Midwest Machine team. Thanks for everything you do, Japheth!

🎸 Meet the Shop: Jim Bean 🎤

This week we're shining the spotlight on Jim Bean, a Senior Machinist, who has been a valued part of the Midwest Machine family for almost 13 years.

One of Jim's favorite projects has been the development of the Rib Saw, a milestone that resulted in Midwest Machine's very first patent. His years of experience and dedication have helped shape many of the innovations we build today.

A few fun facts about Jim:
🌮 Favorite Food: Mexican food
🏖️ Dream Vacation: some beach, somewhere🎶
🐶 Dogs or Cats? Dogs
🎵 Hobby Outside of Work: Spending time with family and playing music

When he's not in the machine shop, you can often find Jim singing and playing guitar at venues around town. We're also lucky enough to enjoy his talent during our in-house celebrations, where he's always willing to provide the soundtrack for the occasion.

Thanks for nearly 13 years of hard work, innovation, and great music, Jim! We're proud to have you on the Midwest Machine team.