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In harmony with people,
In harmony with technology

Why to work with us?

We are a purely Czech engineering company with 80 years long family tradition. There is a lot of work behind us, but there is still a long way to go and we are still moving forward. We are convinced that the heart of any successful company is people who share our values ​​and are trodden the way with us. Together, the goal is much easier to achieve.

And above all we are a good team and it is fun with us ?.

Want to become a member of our family?

Feel free to contact our HR colleague at nabory@benesalat.cz

I have been working for Beneš a Lát for an incredible 46 years. I would like to share my story, which began in 1978 when I first walked through the gates of what was then Metaz. I was primarily drawn here by the housing offer. I needed to secure a home for my family and manual work was never foreign to me. Even back in school at Aero in Letňany, where I trained as a grinder, I knew I wanted to work with my hands. The beginnings were not easy; I had to learn everything in practice. I went through several positions—I started by grinding tools, tried working in the supply department, and eventually settled as a grinder in the tool shop. Each position taught me something, but grinding is what truly captivated me. It is work that I enjoy, and I am glad I can still do it today. Over these 46 years, the company has changed a lot. One of the biggest challenges was moving from Průhonice to Poříčany. In Průhonice, the team was larger, which I liked, but I decided to stay. It was mainly because of my colleagues, who became my friends. Friendship and good relationships have always meant a lot to me. I still enjoy working at Beneš a Lát. What keeps me here? Variety. Every day is different; I never do exactly the same thing. And my colleagues? That’s another reason. We have a great team here, and it feels good to be among them. In my free time, I spend time with my dog, take care of my garden, and do work around the house. I love seeing the results of my efforts, whether it’s something made in the workshop or something completed at home in the garden. If I were to give advice to someone just starting here, I would say: “Don’t be afraid to explore different positions. Try various opportunities to find out what you enjoy. Once you find your place, your work will be fulfilling.” I see a positive future for the company. As long as there are orders and people who do their job well, I am not worried. And what motivates me to get up and go to work every day? Duty and habit, of course. But most importantly, I truly enjoy my work. Looking back at all these years, I can say that working at Beneš a Lát has always been a matter of the heart for me. And as long as I enjoy it and have good people around me, I will be happy to continue.

Aleš Chrudimský
Toolmaker Poříčany

I joined BENEŠ a LÁT a.s. in September 2011 as a Technologist, where I spent two and a half years. During this time, I gained a wealth of valuable experience and had a unique opportunity to connect the theoretical knowledge I acquired at the Technical University of Liberec with practical skills in the field of foundry technology. Several years later, after traveling the world and strengthening my expertise in the area of quality management, I suddenly received a phone call from the director of the Slaná plant. He offered me the chance to return to the “family” as the Head of Quality. This offer was a clear signal to me that BENEŠ a LÁT a.s. values its employees and cares about their professional growth. I gladly accepted the opportunity. After six months in the role of Head of Quality and fully integrating back into the team, I received an incredible challenge – to become the Plant Manager. I accepted without hesitation, and I have held this position ever since. I am proud to be part of a professional team that is not afraid to give people opportunities and support their potential — just as they did in my case. I have now been with BENEŠ a LÁT a.s. for over six years, and I still find great joy in facing new challenges, projects, and innovations, which are part of our daily work here. I am happy to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Petr Žilla
Plant manager Slaná

I joined BENEŠ a LÁT a.s. in 2001, at a time when the company still had its only production plant located in Průhonice. I was a fresh graduate from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague, where I completed a bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering. Before that, I had completed a four-year program in Mechanical Technician at the Secondary Technical School in Třebíč. I started my career at the company as a Process Technologist. I held this position for three years, and after getting familiar with the operations, I progressed to the position of Development Technologist. Since 2004, I have been involved in designing technological solutions, implementing industrial engineering methods, and leading the FMEA team. Beyond my standard work responsibilities, I also act as an internal trainer for the Foundry Mini Academy, Casting Defects, and Standardization courses. In recent years, I have been very actively involved outside the company as well, within the Czech Foundry Society. I also regularly publish articles about our successes in the Slévárenství and Slévárenské listy journals. Among the most significant achievements, I would certainly highlight my involvement in developing the 3rd generation low-pressure casting machine, being part of the team that created the casting defects catalogue, the implementation of the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standard, and collaboration with the CARDAM development center. I truly enjoy working at BENEŠ a LÁT a.s. because the role of Development Technologist fulfills me and allows me to contribute to the company’s development. On top of that, we have an excellent working environment and a friendly team full of amazing and easy-going people.

Karel Horký
Development technologist

I have been working for BENEŠ a LÁT since 03/2019. From very beginning I went through nearly all of positions in production department. As a first position was founder, then I worked as a set up operator, later as a technologist. After gaining experiences with production I was promoted to shift manager and currently I am working as a production manager. My career is an example of possibilities everyone can have in BENEŠ a LÁT. My colleagues and my managers are cooperative and interested if I raise any topic to be solved. I am happy I could have an influence on developing of position I was in. And all of experiences gained are priceless. I am able now to suggest improvement, and work on improving our processes. This is what keeps me feel satisfied and happy.

Jiří Morgese
Production manager

I have been working for Beneš and Lát since the company moved from Průhonice to Poříčany, it is more than 10 years. I appreciate the fact that the company allows me to do what I enjoy and that I can share my experience with younger colleagues. As a result of my demanding work I do, I attend a local elementary school every Tuesday for the fourth year, a workshop that the company reconstructed and equipped in 2015. I teach children to explore black craft and woodwork. I´m convinced and I believe, that it makes sense to focus on youth and future generations.

Luděk Melich
Head of central maintenance