Meet Dennis Casey, Manufacturing Engineer at Firstar Precision. In his journey from Navy Man to machinist to engineer, he has lived the power of mentorship and the fun of continuous learning. From starting out on 1940s manual machines to teaching the next generation of machinists, Dennis explains what it takes to master precision grinding and why patience is the key to great teaching. He also opens up about the culture at Firstar, the impact of employee ownership, and his advice for young professionals, which starts with openness to criticism. Stick around for Dennis's favorite ports from around the world, and find out how his orange Shelby GT500 landed a starring role in a movie with Andy Garcia and Marshawn Lynch.
Edited by Mateusz Złakowski