Stecker Machine Company (SMC) is founded as a tool and die shop by Jerry and Charles Stecker
SMC purchases a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine (the first of many) and inspection equipment
SMC growth prompts a relocation just south of Manitowoc, WI; over the next decade, several additions are made
The company grows to over 100 employees
The company moves to its current location (in the town of Newton) now known as Plant 1; 100,000 ft2 for manufacturing, 10,000 ft2 for offices
Customer demand results in more growth; SMC builds a 45,000 ft2 addition (Bay 5) for storing castings and finished parts
Continued success leads to a second building, 81,000 ft2 of expanded production space (Plant 2)
Jerry Stecker retires, passing leadership to Brad Kurtzweil and Brian Stecker
Plant 2 expands by an additional 80,000 ft2; SMC total space hits 316,000 ft2
SMC is named a “Top Shop” by Modern Machine Shop and presented with the award at the International Manufacturing Technology Show
With 270 employees, 100 CNC machines, 11 Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and 12 robots, SMC celebrates its 50th anniversary with record annual sales
Stecker Machine continues to focus on what sets us apart: modern working conditions (flexible scheduling, air conditioning, transparent communication); dedicated and experienced machinists; state-of-the-art equipment; and a laser focus on quality
Stecker Machine leans into our defining difference: the quality of our people and processes designed around those people. Competitive compensation and superior benefits (including low employee cost/high coverage health insurance) helps keep associates energized, growing, and truly loving their jobs. See our open positions by clicking below!
Customers connect with Stecker on many levels, from our sales team (who speak machining and manufacturing) to managers/shop leads to engineers to leadership. Throughout our organization, you’ll feel a dedicated commitment to customers’ needs.
The Stecker blog isn’t your typical promotional push. We share news and information that’s usable for anyone in the CNC machining industry. Tooling, engineering, design for manufacturability, RFQs, quality control, and much more.
