Chapco’s Quick Reference Guide for Engineers

Chapco is a Southeastern CT-based Sheet Metal Fabricator and Contract Manufacturer specializing in high-performance, tight tolerance, complex fabrication projects and high-volume production.

For over 60 years, we have invested in the best technologies, which we run 24/7 to scale to your needs. We offer a turn-key manufacturing operation from two sites in Chester, totaling 70,000 sqft of manufacturing facilities with 80+ staff working two shifts.

Have a concept requiring design engineering assistance? Chapco has extensive engineering capabilities that are backed by our manufacturing and production teams so we can provide you with a single source for a complete solution.

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

From concept and prototype through production
Product development in SolidWorks
Coordinate/facilitate agency testing
(UL, ETL, NSF, NAMA)
Design with ease of manufacturing
Efficient prototyping
Value-added engineering
Failure modes and effects analysis
Testing and product fabrication

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

In the ever-evolving world of sheet metal manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a necessity.

New Faces

March 3, 2025 No Comments

New Faces at Chapco Some new faces, and some that have not yet been properly introduced! Welcome Christina Billings, Mike Cocuzza, and Mark Madore, to

QuickStep Marine

March 3, 2025 No Comments

Quick Step Marine Take a look at the workmanship! https://youtube.com/shorts/aSh-dZoMF_c?si=gDUnT5-1k-ddMY-A

integrated UVC solutions

March 3, 2025 No Comments

Chapco, inc. is the contract manufacturer for iUVC solutions’ ground breaking Spectra 1000 UV-C air and hard surface disinfecting solution. From design to sheet metal production and contract assembly, Chapco get’s the job done!

AWS Certifications

March 3, 2025 No Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WELD TEAM The American Welding Society recently certified our weld team with the following approvals: Specification Status 3/16″ 16ga CS MIG (D1.3)

We are Chapco

March 3, 2025 No Comments

We are Chapco For nearly 60 years, Chapco has been a member of Connecticut’s thriving manufacturing industry. Learn more about who we are, and what

Steely Motivation

November 21, 2024 No Comments

signs to motivate, celebrate, and elevate manufactured with pride in Connecticut, USA from #4 polished Stainless Steel

September 7, 2023

Chapco 60 Years of Partnerships not just Parts

Chapco, Inc., is celebrating 60 years of manufacturing partnerships, not just parts. Come celebrate with tours, product demonstrations, Oktoberfest refreshments, and live music.

PRESS RELEASE: Chapco, Inc. Celebrates 60 Years of Building Partnerships Not Just Parts, in Chester, CT

CHESTER, CT, October 4, 2023: Chapco, Inc., a cornerstone of Chester’s manufacturing scene, is marking its 60th anniversary.

Chapco, founded in the mid-’60s by Charlie Hurd and Al Pross, has evolved under the guidance of Robert (Bob) Weinstein and his son, Brian Weinstein, who serves as the current President. From its humble beginnings in a small machine shop on Denlar Drive, Chester, the company has grown to occupy 70,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space at Denlar Drive and Inspiration Lane.

Chapco is proud to be a vital part of Connecticut’s thriving manufacturing ecosystem. “Our enduring philosophy is ‘building partnerships, not just parts,’” says Weinstein. The manifestation of this philosophy lies throughout the entire company. With a team of seasoned engineers, production technicians, and assembly personnel, Chapco provides end-to-end services, transforming ideas from sketches into reality, encompassing testing, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and fulfillment.

“We’ve always believed in investing in the best technologies and running 24/7, with multiple lights-out work centers,” remarks Weinstein. “Our recent $1.6m investment in a Trumpf Trumatic 6000 fiber laser punch combo is a testament to our commitment to meeting tight deadlines and helping to ensure the resilience of U.S. supply chains, even during this difficult labor market.”

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Chapco, Inc. specializes in high-performance metal fabrication and contract manufacturing, employing over 80 dedicated professionals. We deliver quality metal fabrication solutions to a diverse clientele across the Northeast Region. Our innovative processes, unwavering customer service, and comprehensive capabilities have attracted partners ranging from defense contractors to international ice cream brands; healthcare institutions to some of the nation’s top sports teams.

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Crisp

Director of Marketing

Email: [email protected]

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

In the ever-evolving world of sheet metal manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a necessity.

New Faces

March 3, 2025 No Comments

New Faces at Chapco Some new faces, and some that have not yet been properly introduced! Welcome Christina Billings, Mike Cocuzza, and Mark Madore, to

QuickStep Marine

March 3, 2025 No Comments

Quick Step Marine Take a look at the workmanship! https://youtube.com/shorts/aSh-dZoMF_c?si=gDUnT5-1k-ddMY-A

integrated UVC solutions

March 3, 2025 No Comments

Chapco, inc. is the contract manufacturer for iUVC solutions’ ground breaking Spectra 1000 UV-C air and hard surface disinfecting solution. From design to sheet metal production and contract assembly, Chapco get’s the job done!

AWS Certifications

March 3, 2025 No Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WELD TEAM The American Welding Society recently certified our weld team with the following approvals: Specification Status 3/16″ 16ga CS MIG (D1.3)

We are Chapco

March 3, 2025 No Comments

We are Chapco For nearly 60 years, Chapco has been a member of Connecticut’s thriving manufacturing industry. Learn more about who we are, and what

Steely Motivation

November 21, 2024 No Comments

signs to motivate, celebrate, and elevate manufactured with pride in Connecticut, USA from #4 polished Stainless Steel

September 6, 2023

Assembly Technician

Chapco, Inc. and our collaborative product companies are co-located across two sites in the Town of Chester, CT. We are growing, and we’d love you to join us.

Chester, CT

Assembly Technician

Entry Level and Skilled positions reporting to Production Lead, an Assembler performs a series of operations to correctly assemble and test various Chapco related products.

key responsibilities

Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
Follow detailed parts lists, assembly instructions, and templates to assemble Chapco products from start to finish.
Perform pre-assembly tasks such as soldering, wiring, folding, etc. when applicable.
Use test equipment, as provided, to assure quality output.
Follow department policy when an unacceptable part is found.
Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to the Production Lead.
Utilize kanban system and communicate potential parts shortages to the Production Lead when necessary.
Other tasks as assigned.

department flow

Understand inventory system; pick parts and segregate unacceptable parts following correct policy and procedure.
Stage materials required for assembly work, using appropriate templates when applicable.
Communicates questions or issues to the Production Lead to continuously produce a quality product.

QUALITY & TRAINING

Understand requirements of job to assure quality, accurate quantity and on-time production.
Test products utilizing company tools and protocol. This may include Hi-Pot testing.
Participate in quality initiatives when applicable.
Train new department members in areas of the department where the Production Lead deems appropriate.

8 Inspiration Ln., Chester, CT 06412

Entry Level and Skilled Positions Available

Full Time & Part Time applications welcomed

THE MANY BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR CHAPCO

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits for you and your loved ones; we call it big company benefits – family company care.

Medical Benefits for You and Your Family

Accident & Critical Illness Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with a generous match

Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

April 7, 2023

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk®

all photos courtesy of Ideaz

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk – a fabrication dream team: Cryptocurrency has been hailed as one of the next great technological revolutions, offering a critical pathway to transactional decentralization and security in a global cyber-economy that continues to evolve faster than many ever thought possible [Ideaz]

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk®

In June 2017, Obelisk, Inc. launched with the goal of moving the cryptocurrency mining industry towards a future enshrined in transparency, stability, and healthy competition. In early 2018, Obelisk partnered with Ideaz mechanical and electrical design teams to develop their flagship products.

the project

Obelisk and Ideaz were working against an extremely aggressive development timeline of just a few months until production units needed to ship to customers. Their mechanical and electrical engineers collaborated to design the electromechanical chassis assembly, and then worked closely with Chapco’s engineers and production team to ensure a smooth process from quote to delivery.

the challenge

Chapco’s team offered value-added engineering services to ensure cost-effective manufacturing to meet our clients’ target pricing.

Following prototyping, Chapco was able to employ our automated work centers to ensure we met our clients’ aggressive time line

the solution

Production processes included laser cutting, custom punching, robotic and conventional bending, as well as hardware insertion. Obelisk’s first production order was for 2000 kits, with each kit consisting of 5 parts. 10,000 parts were completed in 4 weeks. Three further orders followed for 2000 kits per order. All 8000 kits were completed in 16 weeks.

Images courtesy of Ideaz and Obelisk

The future

Since their founding just a few years ago, Obelisk has already shipped thousands of mining units, which have generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue, and they continue to reach new customers every day. In a rapidly evolving industry where development happens in weeks, not years, and success is predicated on always being a step ahead of the competition. Obelisk has now developed into Foundation Devices.

Whether this is your first fabrication project, or one of the hundreds you are managing this month, our custom sheet metal fabrication capabilities will set your mind at ease. We have the people, equipment, and facility to offer a full range of metal fabrication and customization to bring nearly any design to reality.

We pride ourselves on only committing to what we can do, and always delivering on what we promise.

Share Post:

Stay Connected

Chapco and Hydro-Hitch®

saratoga safety solutions, llc

Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC, home of the Hydro-Hitch®, was established in 2005 with over 33 years of experience in fire fighting and waterworks industries. With an extensive and ever-growing number of specialized products for water control and ﬁre ﬁghting operations Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and excellent customer service.

Chapco and Hydro-Hitch®

Located in Putnam, CT, Saratoga Safeguard Solutions is the developer of Hydro-Hitch, and other products and accessories for water control and fire fighting. Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC, home of the Hydro-Hitch, was established in 2005 with over 33 years of experience in fire fighting and waterworks industries. With an extensive and ever-growing number of specialized products for water control and ﬁre ﬁghting operations Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and excellent customer service.

the project

Before an introduction to Chapco, Saratoga Safeguard Solutions was experiencing quality issues with some of its custom metal fabrications for the Hydro-Hitch® product line. After these quality issues and also delays with previous suppliers, Saratoga Safeguard Solutions sought a strategic metal fabrication partner to help improve the overall quality of its component, increase supply chain reliability, while decreasing ﬁnished product inconsistencies, and defects.

the challenge

Unfortunately, its existing supplier was slow in taking the necessary steps to eliminate defective parts and meeting timelines for parts that were critical to its end products.

When Saratoga Safeguard Solutions sought Chapco for assistance, production quality and on-time delivery were at risk.

the solution

The speed with which Chapco was able to ramp-up production, its heavy fabrication expertise and value-added capabilities, as well as its dedication to high-quality work through its Zero-Defect Mission, allowed Saratoga Safeguard Solutions to stay true to both its production schedules and customer expectations. Chapco’s vast experience with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and robust sales and engineering support, provided Saratoga Safeguard Solutions with consistent, qualified production, reduced lead times, reliable quality assurance, and on-time delivery.

Having numerous manufacturing partners past and present over the years, working with Chapco has been like a breath of fresh air. What impresses me the most has been their attention to customer service and product detail. When we issue a purchase order to Chapco our team is conﬁdent knowing each order is carefully built and inspected by various department managers before shipping to our locations. We look forward to continued growth with a business partner that we can trust.

As a manufacturing and product development company, we always strive to go above and beyond in every step of the manufacturing process. Our highly trained engineers, sales, and support staﬀ, enable us to further strengthen the way we achieve best-in-class products and customer support.

Tag: Contract Manufacturing

Chapco’s Quick Reference Guide for Engineers

Chapco is a Southeastern CT-based Sheet Metal Fabricator and Contract Manufacturer specializing in high-performance, tight tolerance, complex fabrication projects and high-volume production.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Chapco 60 Years of Partnerships not just Parts

PRESS RELEASE: Chapco, Inc. Celebrates 60 Years of Building Partnerships Not Just Parts, in Chester, CT

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Chester, CT

Assembly Technician

key responsibilities

department flow

QUALITY & TRAINING

THE MANY BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR CHAPCO

Medical Benefits for You and Your Family

Accident & Critical Illness Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with a generous match

Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk®

the project

the challenge

the solution

The future

Share Post:

Stay Connected

READ MORE ABOUT CHAPCO’S PARTNERSHIPS

saratoga safety solutions, llc

Chapco and Hydro-Hitch®

the project

the challenge

the solution

Share Post:

Stay Connected

READ MORE ABOUT CHAPCO