Date of Event: 04/22/2026
Location: Wear-Tek, Inc. 8021 W Sunset Hwy Spokane, WA 99224
Number of Attendees: 19
Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Jerrod Miller – Metallurgist and Technical Leader at WearTek
Event Summary: The AWS Spokane Section held its April 2026 meeting on April 22, 2026, featuring a shop tour of Wear-Tek, Inc. in Spokane, WA. The event provided attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at a metal casting foundry and machining facility specializing in high-integrity white iron and steel castings for wear- and heat-resistant applications across industries including aggregate, power, and agriculture.
Attendees observed real-world manufacturing processes and gained insight into advanced metallurgy and materials engineered for demanding service environments. The tour was led by Jerrod Miller, a metallurgist and technical leader at WearTek, who shared expertise in foundry operations, process development, and materials engineering.
