Roger McMullin is Forest City Gear’s most experienced Lathe Setup Tech, with his focus primarily on the Hardinge and DMG Mori Twin Spindle machines. He started in Forest City Gear’s High-Volume department, running hard part turning. He was quickly recognized by his peers as their “go-to guy.” In 2019, he was one of the originals in the revival of the CNC Machining Department within the Roscoe Works building and has been a pillar in the growth of the department throughout the years. There, he was able to quickly learn how to machine complex parts to tolerances only held previously on cylindrical grinder.

Paul Cristoph is a hardworking member of the team who has held multiple roles in his five years at Forest City Gear; he has worked in the Lap/Hone area, the OD/ID grinding area, and recently found his home working as an operator in the Roscoe Works facility running turning and milling machines. Cristoph is a valued asset to Forest City Gear in the respect that he is willing to work in any department at any time without hesitation. “As a matter of fact, he has worked in every department as needed,” says Kent Blatchford, Cristoph’s supervisor. “He is reliable and can be counted on to get the job done. It is an absolute joy to work with him.”

Mark Javurek is a Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on the facilitation of manufacturing operations for efficient product realization and customer satisfaction. He is responsible for troubleshooting problems that arise during machining operation setup, nonconformance avoidance, root cause analysis, and the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Since joining Forest City Gear in 2020, he has served as primary liaison between engineering and production, cultivating operational efficiency and integrity. Mark has earned consistent applause from customers, coworkers, and suppliers alike for his amiable nature, clear communication, and results-driven attitude.