E-35: Well Oiled Machine

Sanford, North Carolina-based company emerges as one of North Carolina’s leading precision machined components manufacturers.

Precision machining is a manufacturing technique where parts or components are cut into precise shapes using high-speed cutting tools such as drills, lathes, milling machines and other types of machine tools. The term ‘precision’ refers to the exactness of the final shape produced by these processes.

JMC Tool & Machine Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified leader in providing precision machined components and assemblies to a wide variety of industries including aerospace, medical,  and industrial. JMC serves regional and global manufacturing companies with locations throughout the United States from its production facility in Sanford, North Carolina.

In this episode of Clocking In, Phil Mintz sits down with the general manager of JMC Tool and Machine, David Zeller. Zeller has an extensive background working with precision machined components and assemblies. Before joining JMC Tool and Machine he worked in several manufacturing positions including machinist, purchasing agent, and programming manager. In 2009, he founded DC Machine, a machine shop based out of the state of Washington. Zeller attended Renton Technical College with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology.

Phil Mintz and David Zeller discuss Zeller’s background, his passion for the art of machining, the founding of Zeller’s machine shop – DC Machine, his mission at JMC Tool and Machine and more. 

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ABOUT Phil Mintz

Phil Mintz is the executive director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). At NCMEP, Phil drives outreach to NC manufacturers, builds relationships with federal and state leaders and coordinates efforts to drive profitable manufacturing growth in the state. He also leads the broader IES Extension Operations outreach unit of regional managers, technical specialists and business development leaders providing business engagement, assessment and improvement tools. This includes statewide peer networks, ISO 9000 quality management systems, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, environmental services, and health and safety solutions.

David Zeller

David Zeller is the general manager of JMC Tool and Machine. Zeller has an extensive background working with precision machined components and assemblies. Before joining JMC Tool and Machine he worked in several manufacturing positions including machinist, purchasing agent, and programming manager. In 2009, he founded DC Machine, a machine shop based out of Washington. Zeller attended Renton Technical College with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology.