MANUFACTURING: A CAREER IN MECOSTA & OSCEOLA COUNTIES
TURING A CAREER MANUFACTURING A CAREER COSTA COUNTY IN MECOSTA COUNTY SUPPLEMENT TO PIONEER • 2019
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THE MANUFACTURING DAY MISSION Manufacturing Day addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. By working together during and after MFG DAY, manufacturers will begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the whole industry.
OCTOBER 2019 A special thanks to our partners who helped manufacturing Day a reality in Mecosta County
MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges. The rallying point for a growing mass movement, MFG DAY empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.
WHO’S BEHIND MANUFACTURING DAY? Created by Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International in 2012, MFG DAY has enjoyed support from many organizations aligned with its mission of positively changing the public perception of modern manufacturing. Organizations that have played a vital role in working with FMA to successfully grow this national celebration of all things manufacturing include the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Institute (MI), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). MFG DAY is now produced annually by the NAM with key contributions and support from the MEP and the MI.
ABOUT THE NAM The NAM is the preeminent U.S. manufacturers association, as well as the nation’s largest industrial trade association, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Cargill’s 160,000 employees across 70 countries work relentlessly to achieve our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. We combine 154 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side by side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture. We help people thrive. Cargill is working to nourish the world. We’re bringing together people, ideas, and resources to deliver products, technology and ways of operating that build successful businesses and communities. To find an exciting career with Cargill visit: www.cargill.com/careers for more information.
Cargill acquired the salt production facility in Hersey, MI in July 2014. We produce salt through an Evaporation process and the salt is mined from underground deposits. Hersey primarily produces bulk food grade salt, water softener salt and salt products used in agriculture.
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Index MANUFACTURER PROFILES The Manufacturing Day Mission Page 2 Who’s Behind Manufacturing Day? Page 2 About the Nam Page 2 Ferris State UniversitySchool of Design ad Manufacturing Page 3 Fluid Routing Solutions Page 3 Hamtech Inc. Page 3
Ferris State University- School of Design and Manufacturing JOH 200, 1009 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, Michigan USA - 49307 Ferris.edu Ferris moves at the speed of Industry. Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university known for its quality of instruction and large selection of hands-on career-oriented academic programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, offered through eight distinct colleges. The university’s main campus is located in scenic Big Rapids, Michigan. The School of Design and Manufacturing is one of four schools within the College of Engineering Technology at Ferris, and home to Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Plastics Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, and Industrial Technology and Management.
600 N. Dekrafft Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 fluidrouting.com Fluid Routing Solutions (FRS) is a leader in the transporting and routing of fluids, fuels and gases in vehicles manufactured by major original equipment automotive manufacturers.
Haworth Page 4 Pioneer Printing Page 5
Original Footwear Co. Page 5 7 Reasons It’s Great To Work In Manufacturing Page 6 Career Connect: training for a future in manufacturing Page 7
Visit the School of Design and Manufacturing www.ferris. edu/HTMLS/colleges/technolo/design-mfg/ or The College of Engineering Technology www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/ technolo/homepage.htm for more information.
Fluid Routing Solutions
Nestlé Waters North America Page 4
Montcalm Community College Page 5
Graduates of these degree programs are highly sought in the current job market. Placement after graduation is near 100%, and highly competitive career opportunities exist for motivated students.
FRS is based in Madison Heights, Michigan and employs thousands of people world-wide.
Hamtech Inc. 1916 Mason Industrial Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 hamtechinc.com Hamtech, Inc. was founded in April of 1996 by Dave Hamelund. Built on principles that combine the latest in modern tooling capabilities with old fashioned friendly service, Dave Hamelund and the rest of the Hamtech employees are dedicated to providing quality solutions for all of your machining and metal fabrication needs. With over a hundred years of combined machine shop experience our staff continues the tradition of quality work, innovative solutions and customer satisfaction that have become a trademark of Hamtech. As a full service machine shop, our capabilities are enhanced by
a wide variety of state-of-the-art CAD, machining and fabrication equipment. Our ability to produce complex parts from a broad selection of materials may be just the solution that you have been looking for. While these physical capabilities important, our greatest asset is the skill and dedication of our people and their commitment to satisfying you, our customer, with a quality and timely product.
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Nestlé Waters North America 19275 8 Mile Rd, Stanwood, MI 49346 icemountainwater.com
Nestlé Waters North America offers an unrivaled portfolio of bottled water brands for healthy hydration, including Ice Mountain® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Nestlé® Pure Life®, Perrier® and S. Pellegrino®. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh® by Nestlé®, a custom-
izable water and beverage delivery service. Just Click and QuenchSM. Based in Stamford, Connecticut with approximately 8,000 associates located in North America, we manage natural resources for long-term sustainability, and we conserve nearly 21,000 acres of natural
watershed area. We currently source water for our six regional spring water brands from 47 springs across North America. We are also committed to creating shared value and being a good neighbor in the 140 communities where we operate in the U.S. For more information, visit us at www.nestle-watersna.com/ en and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @NestleWatersNA. Nestlé Waters North America is an affiliate of Nestlé Waters, the world’s largest bottled water company. Nestlé Waters serves customers in 130 countries, with 52 well-known bottled
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water brands and is, in turn, a subsidiary of the world’s largest food company, Nestlé, S.A, based in Vevey, Switzerland.
Waters North America, provides approximately 280 jobs to the people of Michigan. Ice Mountain® has also:
About Ice Mountain: Since 2002, Ice Mountain® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water has invested in Michigan and created jobs using an abundant, renewable resource. The Stanwood, Michigan Ice Mountain® bottling facility sources natural spring water from three locations, including Evart Springs in Evart, White Pine Springs in Osceola Township (Osceola County) and Sanctuary Springs in Mecosta County. Today, Ice Mountain®, a brand of Nestlé
· Donated more than $500,000 to fund multiple projects to improve the health of the Muskegon River watershed; · Funded the replacement of two wells in Evart totaling more than $2 million; Partnered with Walmart and other beverage companies to pledge a combined 6.5 million bottles of water to Flint public schools and established recycling infrastructure and awareness programs to support the school community.
Haworth 300 N. Bronson Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 haworth.com Founded by G.W. Haworth in 1948, Haworth is a privately held, global leader in the contract furnishings industry. What began from humble roots — crafting wood furnishings in a Midwestern town on the shores of Lake Michigan — has evolved into a global company with a focus on Organic Workspace that helps people perform their best. Over the years, our company has grown and evolved, investing in research, design, and acquisitions that expand our portfolio and network to meet changing market dynamics. We align our strategies to ensure we’re providing our customers with the workplace knowledge, innovation, design, and global expertise required to enable their success. Haworth will be a sustainable corporation. We engage our employees in more sustainable practices; we initiate and use processes that are neutral or improve our environment; and we utilize our resources in ways that create adaptable and sustainable workspace solutions for our customers. We do all of this globally to protect and restore our environment, create economic value, and support and strengthen our communities.
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Montcalm Community College 2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI 48885 www.montcalm.edu
Pioneer Printing 22405 18 Mile Rd., Big Rapids, MI 49307 pioneergroup.com The Midwest Media Group consists of 4 daily papers, the Pioneer in Big Rapids, Manistee News Advocate, Midland Daily News and Huron Daily Tribune. Other publications include 3 weekly publications, 4 shoppers and a host of digital offerings. All of these publications along with other commercial print products are produced in Big Rapids at the plant on 18 mile road. Hearst acquired the Pioneer group in 2017. Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-asa-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 34 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York), more than 300 magazines around the world including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health and Car and Driver; digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. Follow us on Twitter @Hearst.
MCC is committed to building pathways to success for all of our students and citizens in the communities we serve. MCC combines state-of-the-art facilities and technology with its highly qualified instructors, small class sizes and affordable tuition to meet the educational needs of its community. Some of MCC’s 60-plus programs include nursing and allied health, business, integrated manufacturing technology, computers, agriculture, digital arts and more.
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7 Reasons It’s Great To Work In Manufacturing Team Thomas Blog.thomasnet.com July 31, 2019 The manufacturing industry is one of the largest and most influential sectors of the United States economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were an estimated 12.3M people employed in the Manufacturing Industry Sub-Sector in 2016 with a 1.17% year growth. It also accounts for a similarly large piece of the American workforce — the industry employs 8.7 percent of the country, making it the third-largest industry in terms of jobs. But what is it like for the millions of people who actually work in the industry? The truth is, it’s pretty fantastic. Here are some reasons why: 1. Contributing to The Economy The manufacturing industry helps support the global and national economies, as well as individuals and families. Research shows that manufacturing is ranked among the most important industries in maintaining a strong U.S. economy and eight in 10 Americans believe U.S. manufacturing is important to maintain Americans’ standard of living. Research also shows that manufacturing has the highest multiplier effect of any other major sector.
In fact, every dollar spent in manufacturing contributes another $1.81 to the economy, allowing the industry to add nearly $2.2 trillion to the U.S. economy. Clearly, manufacturing is having a big impact on jobs, livelihoods and the economy. That’s something to be proud of. 2. On the Cutting Edge We’ve talked about this at length before, but manufacturing has always been on the cutting edge of technology. 3D printing, drones, and the Internet of Things are just the latest examples of manufacturing companies adopting new technology long before the public gets their hands on it. And, for all the tech heads in the industry, that is the best reason to get up and go to work each day. It’s good to be ahead of the curve. 3. Exciting Sectors Of Work For some, relaying details about their jobs may be met with disinterest and boredom. But that’s not the case for those in manufacturing who can regale friends about developments in aerospace, share the latest in food manufacturing with families over Thanksgiving dinner, or tell neighbors about the newest pharmaceuticals they are processing. With so much excite-
ment within the industry, you’ll have plenty of awesome information to share with those outside of it. 4. It’s Totally Safe A huge myth the industry has been fighting for decades is how unsafe manufacturing is. And for a long time, it absolutely was a high-risk career path plagued by chemicals, machines, and other hazards. But we’ve come a long way. Robots are making our jobs safer, and technology like the Internet of Things and automation keeps us out of harm’s way. We are working smarter, and safer, than ever before. 5. Fruits Of Your Labor One of the great benefits to working in this industry is the fact that you are often working on real, tangible products. Manufacturing affects almost everything in our lives. Whether working on everyday items you can buy at the store or huge set pieces for the next great
Netflix movie, you can point to something and get the very satisfying pleasure of saying “I made that.” When you work in the industrial sector, you can see the outcome of your work in a tangible object. 6. Room To Grow Once you choose a sector to go into, there are plenty of options for your career path. From fabrication and welding to research and distribution, the possibilities seem endless. And as the baby boomer generation begins to retire, leadership opportunities will be available for the next generation of manufacturers to take the reins. Manufacturing jobs offer a ton of entry level positions. Most companies offer on-site job training, which is perfect for recent graduates or those looking for a complete change from their day-to-day, so there is always room to grow and advance your career. According to data providing
by the U.S. Census Bureau, this map below shows the highest wage by location in the manufacturing industry. 7. More Than An Assembly Line Manufacturing covers a variety of industries and jobs within the manufacturing sector for those from other disciplines, such as sales and business development, marketing, human resources, and many others. These positions afford all the benefits of working in manufacturing — the pride, stability, competitive salaries, excitement, great technology and others — to people from many different backgrounds. Not every industry can boast of the same potential and flexibility.
••• A Huge Thank You To all the Manufacturers who opened their doors to this educational experience
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Career Connect: training for a future in manufacturing Career Connect allows adult students to go from class to career by following specific learning paths to job skills while obtaining their GED or high school diploma. Career Connect is a free program to those who qualify. In order to qualify, adult students must be enrolled in an adult education program AND in their final year of their high school completion or GED program. The program offers eligible students FREE hands-on technical training and employability skills. Students can select any of the programs listed below. Students can find out additional information by contacting any of the collaborating Adult Education providers. What classes are offered? WELD 151 Fundamentals of Stick Welding Overview of essential skills and knowledge required for entry level skills in the welding industry. This course includes safety, print reading, thermal cutting and SMAW (stick). WELD 151 is a 84-hour welding course which includes an overview of essential skills and knowledge required for entry level skills in the welding industry. WELD 155 Fundamentals of MIG/TIG Welding WELD 155 is a 77-hour welding course where the emphasis of instruction is the overview of essential skills and knowledge required for entry-level in the Welding industry. This course includes safety, print reading, thermal cutting and MIG/TIG. WELD 211
Advanced Welding Advanced Welding is a 63 hour course where the emphasis of instruction is a more in-depth instruction with: G.M.A.W. (Gas Metal Arc Welding) including; multi-pass welds, thicker material, vertical up and over head, and process variations such as; aluminum spool gun and push pull gun, shielded flux core, unshielded flux core, metal core, silicon bronze, spray arc, stainless steel G.M.A.W, and small and large diameter wires. F.C.A.W. (Flux Core Welding) M.C.A.W. (Metal Core Arc Welding) G.T.A.W (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) including; Stainless steel and aluminum AUTO 181 Electronic fundamentals and Electrical Systems provides a basic theory of electricity and electronics. There will be use of instruments for measuring current, voltage and resistance. The course will also cover operation and service of electrical systems and proper troubleshooting. MANU 131 “Introduction to Manufacturing” provides 56 hours on the fundamentals in 8 disciplines of Manufacturing. Participants will gain knowledge through the use of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electronics, injection molding, precision measurement, print reading, designing and an introduction to CNC programming.
Fundamentals & A+ In this course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventative maintenance on PCs, digital devices, and operating systems. Upon successful completion of this, you will be able to safely set up a basic workstation. Contact Career Connect Meceola Tech Shelby VanScoyoc CTE Navigator 15830 190th Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805 ext. 1138 Evart Adult Education Jason O’Dell 321 N. Hemlock St. Evart, MI 49631 (231) 734-4222 www.evart.k12.mi.us Quest High School Tracy Sanchez 350 Cedar St. Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-0470 www.fremont.net
Mason-Lake Adult Education Liz Stark 5252 M-37 Baldwin, MI 49304 (231) 757-3713 www.mccschools.org MichiganWorks! West Central 14330 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-0049 www.miworkswc.org OR 240 E. Church Ave. Reed City, MI 49677 (231) 832-3131 www.miworkswc.org
Leprino Foods Company
311 N. Sheridan Road Remus, MI 49340 Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve our daring vision, we’re looking for the secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Within our Remus, MI manufacturing facility, we are seeking to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, safety, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
Visit leprinofoods.com/careers for information about how to join our team.
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Projected Projected Education and Training Annual Job Growth Beyond High School 2014-2024 Openings
Demand Occupations
Wage Range
Accountants and Auditors
$25 - 37
14.8%
180
Computer Systems Analysts
$26 - 42
22.8%
47
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
$13 - 22
33.7%
187
Cost Estimators
$20 - 34
16.8%
58
Bachelor's degree
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
$28 - 38
26.3%
55
Long-term OJT
Electricians
$20 - 29
21.9%
114
Financial Managers
$37 - 63
10.6%
74
Bachelor's degree
Healthcare Social Workers
$21 - 30
22.2%
48
Master's degree, license
Industrial Engineers
$29 - 44
12.6%
176
Bachelor's degree, license
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
$18 - 26
31.9%
166
Long-term OJT
Machinists
$14 - 23
21.4%
244
Long-term OJT
Management Analysts
$25 - 43
19.4%
45
Bachelor's degree
Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
$20 - 35
22.8%
67
Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineers
$33 - 51*
13.0%
117
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
$23 - 32
20.3%
46
Bachelor's degree
Medical and Health Services Managers
$36 - 59
19.3%
85
Bachelor's degree
Occupational Therapists
$29 - 38
26.5%
43
Master's degree, license
Personal Financial Advisors
$17 - 39
18.7%
45
Bachelor's degree, license
Physical Therapist Assistants
$19 - 26
37.2%
54
Associate's degree, license
Physical Therapists
$34 - 47
31.7%
94
Doctoral or prof. degree, license
Physician Assistants
$43 - 63
27.0%
31
Master's degree, license
$85 - 100+
16.3%
41
Doctoral or prof. degree, license
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$18 - 30
20.2%
62
Apprenticeship, license
Registered Nurses
$26 - 33
23.9%
650
Software Developers, Applications
$27 - 43
24.4%
65
Physicians and Surgeons
Bachelor's degree, license Bachelor's degree Moderate-term OJT
Apprenticeship, license
Bachelor's degree, license
Bachelor's degree, license Bachelor's degree
How we make this list
This list includes occupations that show a favorable mix of projected long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages. It does not necessarily reflect current hiring demand. All occupations require education or training beyond high school and have a median hourly wage above the regional median wage. Hourly wage range represents the 25th to 75th percentiles. OJT = On-the-Job Training. Source: Michigan DTMB, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives *Regional wages unavilable; Statewide wage data shown.
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Michigan Works! West Central serves the counties of: Lake • Mason • Mecosta • Newaygo • Oceana • Osceola For information on services available, contact Business Services Specialist Jonathan Eppley • jeppley@michworkswc.org • (231) 660-0253