Mike van Bladel

Mike Van Bladel has extensive experience in wire EDM operations and programming, currently serving as a Wire EDM Operator at Larsen Manufacturing LLC since July 2023. Prior to this role, Mike held the position of Captain at Round Lake Beach Emergency Management Agency since April 2016. Mike also worked as a Wire EDM Operator at Inventive MFG (formerly Custom Cut EDM) from July 2008 to July 2023, and at Advanced Plastics from December 2006 to December 2007. Additionally, Mike was a Wire EDM Programmer at Xact Wire EDM Corp. from February 1997 to October 2006. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in CAD from ITT Technical Institute in Hoffman Estates, completed between 1993 and 1995.