About Lauer Machine

Aaron Pilatzke began his career with Lauer in 1984, joining the company straight out of high school as a tool and die and mould making apprentice. Through years of dedication, hard work, and a relentless drive to improve, he became a key force in machining and leadership within the organization. His commitment and vision ultimately led to him taking over as owner in the early 2000s.

Aaron has played a pivotal role in growing the business, with a strong focus on investing in the latest industry technologies and advanced machinery. Equally important to him is fostering the next generation of skilled tradespeople—he is deeply committed to bringing youth into the trades, mentoring young talent, and creating opportunities for hands-on learning and career development.

Outside of the shop, Aaron channels his passion into high-performance pursuits, with a love for race cars—both classic and modern—as well as snowmobiling.

Sheryl Beatty began her career in 2007 as a general machinist apprentice at Lauer Machine, where she quickly developed a strong
technical foundation in precision machining and manufacturing. She earned her General Machinist Red Seal certification in 2010, the same year she transitioned into production scheduling, expanding her expertise into operational coordination and workflow optimization.

In 2013, Sheryl was appointed General Manager, where she demonstrated strong leadership in driving operational performance and
continuous improvement. In 2023, she advanced to the role of Vice President, reflecting her sustained impact and strategic contributions to the organization.

Her core areas of focus include operational management, process improvement, problem solving, material management, quoting, and serving as a key customer liaison—ensuring both efficiency and high-quality service delivery.

Robyn Davenport is a results-driven Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience in high-volume, lean manufacturing environments. Known for a hands-on leadership style and a strong focus on efficiency, Robyn has built a career around optimizing operations, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest quality standards in alignment with ISO 9001:2015.

Her extensive background spans operational and process planning, purchasing, quoting, health and safety and overall administration. This well-rounded expertise allows her to connect strategy with execution, ensuring seamless workflows and consistent performance across all areas of the business.

Outside of the shop, Robyn is an avid baseball fan who enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible—bringing the same energy and passion from the field into both work and life.

Jerome Fradette is a manufacturing professional currently serving as Quality Manager at Lauer Machine for over 20 years. In his role, he specializes as a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programmer and operator, where he is responsible for precision
inspection, quality control, and ensuring that manufactured components meet strict industry standards.

With hands-on experience in advanced measurement systems and machining environments, Jerome plays a key role in maintaining product accuracy and supporting production efficiency. His work reflects a strong background in quality assurance within the manufacturing sector, particularly in high-precision machining and tooling operations.