Name: Nick Wetzel
Company: Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.
Position: Quality Manager
Commercial Heat Treater
Years in Industry: 4

Nick Wetzel has progressed through Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc. with remarkable speed, but his success has been driven by more than technical ability alone. Beginning as an engineering intern, Nick quickly earned the confidence of company leadership through his work ethic, curiosity, and ability to connect with people throughout the organization. While still completing his engineering degree, he was entrusted with leading a weekend production shift — a responsibility typically reserved for far more experienced employees.

After joining the company full-time as a project engineer, Nick continued taking on increasingly complex assignments before accepting the role of quality manager. In that position, he oversees systems that directly affect product integrity, regulatory compliance, and client confidence. His leadership has strengthened accountability throughout the organization while streamlining quality processes and fostering a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility.

Nick has successfully guided Peters’ Heat Treating through multiple Nadcap and ISO audits with minimal findings, reflecting both his attention to detail and his ability to prepare teams for demanding assessments. His approachable leadership style encourages collaboration while maintaining high expectations, earning the respect of employees across every level of the organization.

A graduate of the Metal Treating Institute’s YES Program, Nick continues to invest in his own development while helping others grow. His combination of technical expertise, leadership, and humility makes him one of the industry’s rising quality professionals.

Nominated by: Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.