About MSI

Vikas ChandraBusiness Development Manager - India

Tell us about a time when you went above and beyond for a MSI customer.

There are few instances where I worked beyond for my customer, some instances I can’t forget in my life, like there was a time when my wife was going to deliver my first baby, doctors told me this can happen anytime within 2-3 day, at the same moment I got a call from my customer for a machine breakdown and customer was running with a very huge back log orders, I was in a big dilemma as I don’t want to miss this moment with my family and at the same time I do understand customer pressure to fulfill market demand, they were running with 24 hrs production and even a 1 hr loss was hard for them. Finally with my wife’s permission I decided to help customer in this situation and travel to customer site to fix the issue. My bad luck as the day i travelled my wife got labor pain, the moment I was working on machine breakdown, my wife was there in hospital with a labor pain, I can’t explain how it was difficult to work on the machine as my mind was divided in two half’s and was difficult to focus, finally a happy ending, the machine was fixed up and running and there at hospital my baby was delivered and both were fine. Customer whole heartily appreciated and was very happy with the level of support they receive from MSI.

What makes you feel most fulfilled in your work at MSI.

Working at MSI is always motivated and a feel good factor. I never had a feeling that I am working for someone else, it feels like I am working for myself in my own company, a sense of ownership always drives me to work efficiently & diligently and this is only possible because of a great team working together and an outstanding support from our team leaders. I never had a fear of falling down as I know there is always my team and leaders standing behind to hold me and bring me up again, this is the best part of my energy to work at MSI which fuels a confidence in my job.

Why do you feel passionate about your work?

I always enjoy working on machines and exploring the new challenges, interacting with customers and understanding their needs provides me an opportunity to face new challenges and having them fulfilled with a right solution for our customers makes me feel more than happy and that makes my day

How does your work improve MSI or Benefit our customers?

I always pay attention to customer needs and timeline requirements, customer feel comfortable in getting quick responses and timely solutions, customers prefer MSI as they know they are in the right hands.

Adam CalahanProduct Manager

Brandon SchinzelMechanical Engineer

How long have you been in the industry?

12 years

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

Started interning for Spectranetics in Colorado Springs.  Parents and sister were in the medical field, I was more into engineering, so this was an easy fit.

Why are you passionate about your job?

I enjoy designing and building tools that help others live a better, happier life.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

Machine Solutions is a great environment.  The people make this place worth working.  The products are top of the line and industry leading as well, and it’s exciting to be able to add to that.

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company that has made you feel good about what you are doing?

I feel like I make a small impact with all jobs that help keep this company moving towards its goals.  When I look back,  the whole sum makes me feel good about the job I’ve done to help keep us industry leading and successful.

Chase RumfolaProduct Manager

Dan HaleMaster Scheduler

Dmitrij VelikanBusiness Development Manager Europe

How long have you been in the industry?

More than 10 years

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

At university, studying Biomedical engineering

Why are you passionate about your job?

Working in the industry that saves people’s lives

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

Open minded and friendly environment, working with great talented people

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company that has made you feel good about what you are doing?

Initiated custom projects which facilitated automation and increased capacity of the medical device production

Jeff SevierL3, Quality Leader

Melissa TalboomMachine Shop Leader

How long have you been in the industry?

I have been in the industry for 7.5 years.

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

I worked for a small Machine Shop focusing on job flow, Document Control and ISO9001:2008 auditing for 4 years while in College. I earned my degree in Retailing and Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona, went to work as a leader with 50+ team members for a big box retailer. My husband and I were about to get married when I knew I needed to make a change as I was not enjoying life in retail. I started with Machine Solutions as a Quality Control specialist with a focus in Document Control and ISO9001:2015 auditing. I was then presented with the opportunity to move into  the Assistant Machine Shop Leader role, followed by a promotion into the Machine Shop Leader role.

Why are you passionate about your job?

THE PEOPLE! I have the pleasure of leading an insanely talented team of hard working, creative, and skillful machinists. I learn something new every day and am blow away by the parts we can machine and the problems we can solve. There is a great level of pride in the parts we make, but also companywide knowing that our machines process equipment that can save someone’s life. Pretty amazing world we live in.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

Our people-centric culture. We are one big family that even extends to many of our customers. We care for the success of our coworkers, and our customers. We also have access to personal and professional development training programs with Berry Wehmiller. It is really awesome to know that Machine Solutions willingly invests time and money into each and every one of us.

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company (internal or external) that has made you feel good about what you are doing?

I had the opportunity to take a professional development class called ‘L3 Fundamentals’, essentially a people-centric, lean, continuous improvement program. Since then I have been able to lead, co-lead, and contribute to many large and small continuous improvement projects within the company. L3 is the second biggest passion in my job!

Michael SlatteryMechanical Engineer

Nicole KarnbachAccounting Leader

How long have you been in the industry?

I have been with the Accounting Department of Machine Solutions Inc. (MSI) for almost 12 years.

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

I started as an intern and was given the opportunity to become a full time employee after graduating with an Accounting Degree from Northern Arizona University, the college here in Flagstaff, AZ. I have stayed in the Accounting Department since my hire date and although our department is small I have always been given chances and opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibility.

Why are you passionate about your job?

Through our connection with Barry-Wehmiller we are given additional opportunities to take courses/classes that help us to grow both personally and professionally.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

I like to think of Machine Solutions and all of its wonderful employees more as family than work and coworkers.  It is a great company that truly cares and celebrates its employee’s and I’m grateful to be a part of it.

Nik GlassyMechanical Engineer

How long have you been in the industry?

7 Years

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

I started as an Intern here at MSI

Why are you passionate about your job?

I get to influence the lives of others from a distance.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

We are part of producing lifesaving devices.

Tammy TsinnieAdministrative Assistant

Tony SansoneChief Financial Officer

Tom CoxWater Strider

How long have you been in the industry?

I have been in the manufacturing industry for 30 years now. The last almost 12 years of which have been with MSI.

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

I started my career in 1988 as a Custom Cabinetry trainee and went on to spend the next 11 years in that industry.  I then spent 7 years in the automotive training equipment Industry. When I moved to Flagstaff I applied for an Assembly Tech position here at MSI and have been with MSI the past 12 years.

Why are you passionate about your job?

There are many things that I am passionate about with my roles here at MSI.  One thing is knowing that we are manufacturing equipment that can help save people’s lives.  Another is that I enjoy being able to mentor the younger employees to give them a solid start to their manufacturing careers.  Being able to do this helps fulfill  my need and a way  to make the world a better place.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

Throughout the 12 years I have been with MSI I have gone through major medical and personal changes in my life and MSI has always had my back and supported me in whatever way I needed.  I do not  take that for granted.

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company that has made you feel good about what you are doing?

I would say that the biggest impact that I have done so far at MSI is being given the opportunity to create the Machine Water Strider Dept / Role for MSI apx. 5 years ago. It has fundamentally changed how we assemble machines in so many positive ways and am now developing the Head Water Strider position with the same goals in mind to positively impact our Head Assembly Dept.

Torrie TassoneACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start? 

In 2016, I began my journey with Machine Solutions as the accounts payable contact for the four Machine Solutions companies. Apart from accounting, I have happily taken on additional responsibilities as the project manager for various customer project.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

What drew me to Machine Solutions in the beginning, was their values; (Open &Honest Communication, Teamwork, Strong Partnerships, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Professional Development, Wellbeing & Balance, Personal Growth). Aside from their values, I have found that we are family oriented, offer amazing awards for employee’s and have a relaxed, yet driven culture. We have monthly luncheons, summer picnics, amazing Christmas parties, and fun continuous improvement classes. The continuous improvement classes and hands-on experience that MSI has offered to me, has impacted my professional life greatly. In return, I feel that I have had positive impact on Machine Solutions as well.

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company (internal or external) that has made you feel good about what you are doing? 

In January 2018 I was named the QM2 (Quality Matters Most) winner for my research on open receipts, and in May 2019 I was one of the top 3 winners (out of 150 applicants) for “best implementation story” on my A3 continuous improvement project. I am grateful for the opportunities that Machine Solutions has given me, and I look forward to growing even further with this company.

Tom MotsenbockerCTO

Brian StriniPresident & CEO

How long have you been in the industry?

I have been in the industry for 14 years.

How did you get into this line of work/ where did you start?

Growing up I always had a passion for machines and spent time as a motorcycle mechanic prior to getting my BSBA & MBA. So I have been around machinery my entire life but my start in medical device manufacturing industry came through Machine Solutions.

Why are you passionate about your job?

Passion for my job comes from numerous areas but the main driver is the positive impact the medical devices our machines manufacture have on people’s lives.

What makes you appreciate working for a company like Machine Solutions?

Machine Solutions has family culture and all of our amazing team members make this an special place to work. Knowing that we are building a solid well balanced business that will provide security to our associates, their families, our communities and customers makes me not only passionate about what we do but also provides a great deal of fulfillment.

What is the biggest impact that you have made in the company that has made you feel good about what you are doing?

Supporting the personal growth of our team members is very rewarding. Growth challenges our team members and presents new opportunities for personal fulfillment. It also creates new advancements in our technology and overall product offerings.

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Danny BogenVP, Sales & Marketing

Why do you feel passionate about your work?

“I have had an opportunity to be a part of over one hundred new and exciting medical device projects around the world. The best part is the feeling that I am a member of each customer’s team and having an opportunity to play an impactful role in creating innovative, helpful medical devices.”

Contact Information:
Cell: 928-814-3362
Email: Danny.Bogen@machinesolutions.com

Justin ComerBusiness Development Manager

Why do you like working for MSI?

“I like working for MSI because, I know taking the time to understand our customers needs, gives them better solutions, allows them to produce better results, and keeps us working together. We approach every customer like a partner, and we try to find the best solution together.”