Manufacturing Heroes 2025
It’s a privilege to be part of an industry that serves as the backbone of the United States—manufacturing. Even more rewarding is the chance to work alongside some of the most talented manufacturers every day. Across our five locations members of our team who were recently recognized as Design Ready Controls’ Manufacturing Heroes. Each person nominated exemplifies exceptional skill and for always going above and beyond every day and embody our core values: candor, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and earnestness.
Please join us in Congratulating the Design Ready Controls 2025 Manufacturing Heroes!
Abreham Z. | Brooklyn Park
Advanced Assembler | All Control Panel Types
“My favorite part of this job is always learning new things and the people around me. There is no limit to where you can go if you push yourself and there is always another place to get in the company.”
Nathan L. | Brooklyn Park
Production Lead | All Panels
Nate got into the role at Design Ready Controls because of the versatility and knowledge of the products. He says “the more panels you see, the more you learn”. His favorite part of the job is “the hands on work”.
Jess N. | Albert Lea
Assembler & Peer Trainer | All Control Panel Types
“I trained people for years at my prior job and generally like to help people, so the peer trainer position came as second nature. The best part of my job is learning new skills and the flexibility to work independently or as a team.”
Mike K. | Albert Lea
Assembler | All Types of Panels
“I love working with my hands, the fast pace of manufacturing, and the camaraderie with my co-workers. The technical side of building panels is a perfect fit for my skills, and the climate-controlled environment is a definite plus.”
Gracie M. | Oklahoma City
Assembler | All Control Panels
“Because of my background working on assembly lines and cross-training to build the whole product, I really enjoy hands-on work and using tools. I’m mechanically inclined, and I like that every day brings something different—working on new panels and tackling a variety of tasks keeps things interesting.”
Leticia A. | Oklahoma City
Assembler | AGFZ, Rebels, and Temtrol Panels
“I enjoy working Monday to Friday and love learning new things and taking on different tasks. In principal assembly, I like building panels quickly and getting them to the next station so the wirers can get started. The bigger the panel and the more parts there are to install, the better it is for me.”
Ninh D. | Richmond
Wireman | AWV’s
“I got into manufacturing because I enjoy wiring, teaching others, and coming up with better ways to do the work. My favorite part of my job is the new challenges and how it is constantly changing”
Antonio L. | Richmond
Warehouse Lead
“I got into this role by working hard and being as dedicated as possible. I have always been good with my hands and numbers. The best part of my job is working with my coworkers and management”
Ryan C. | Design Ready Fabrication
Welding Lead | 8 Years
“Fabrico made products for my previous employer and I knew they did quality work. I knew I wanted to be part of this team. I got into welding when I was 18 and have enjoyed it ever sense. I love solving problems and working in a fast paced environment”
Keith O. | Design Ready Fabrication
Laser/Turret Lead | 28 Years
“I had a high school classmate who was related to the owner of the company and my classmate told me they were hiring. Once here, I learned to operate the equipment and as the opportunity to lead these areas of the business, I took it. My favorite part of the job is multitasking and Working at the start of the mfg operations and keeping the product flowing through the production plant.”
Thank you all for being an essential part of the Design Ready Controls team – your dedication, hard work, and passion are the driving forces behind our success. We truly couldn’t achieve what we do without each and every one of you, and we’re grateful to have such an incredible team working together toward our shared goals. We Actually Do It!
