Manufacturing Day 2018

MANUFACTURING A CAREER MANUFACTURING CAREER MANUFACTURING AACAREER IN MECOSTA COUNTY INMECOSTA MECOSTA COUNTY IN COUNTY Supplement to Pioneer • 2018

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OCTOBER 2018 231.832.7500 603 E. Church Street Reed City, MI 49677 Reedcitygroup.com

ABOUT US

Why Choose Reed City Group:

Reed City Group is a full-scale mold building, press making and plastic injection molding company based Reed City, MI. We are best known for our large scale hydraulic presses, as well as our plastics and automation solutions.

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Motivated by our PASSION

All inclusive benefits package State of the art equipment Clean & friendly work environment Paid skills training Advancement possibilities Long-tenured opportunities

Our Apprenticeship Program: • 8,000 hours of provided on the job training at our facility • 576 hours of provided educational training • A state approved Journeyman certification, and educational certification • Full benefits package after 90 days and paid strong competitive wages

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Driven by our PRINCIPLES

Innovative in our PRODUCTS

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THE MANUFACTURING DAY MISSION

INDEX About Manufacturing Day

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Manufacturer Profiles

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Bandit Industries

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Fluid Routing Solutions

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Hamtech Inc.

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Hanchett Manufacturing

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Haworth

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Original Footwear Co.

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Reed City Group LLC

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US Marble

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Ventra

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Yoplait

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The Skills Gap

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Benefits of Working in Manufacturing

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Career Connect

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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.

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.

A special thanks to our partners who helped make Manufacturing Day a reality in Mecosta County.

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MANUFACTURER PROFILES BANDIT INDUSTRIES 6750 W Millbrook Rd, Remus, MI 49340 banditchippers.com Bandit Industries is an innovative, dedicated team focused on building lasting relationships with our dealers and customers. We will achieve this by delivering premium wood and waste processing equipment and services, on-time at a competitive price inspiring customer enthusiasm. This will provide long-term profitable growth and personal achievement for our employees, dealers and customers.

As product lines have grown, so has the manufacturing capability. Averaging a major building expansion every two years, Bandit’s original 6,000-square-foot shop grew to over 280,000 square feet of manufacturing space at two locations in mid-Michigan. To assist customers and serve as brand ambassadors, Bandit’s dealership network has expanded to over 200 locations around the world. All total, there are more than 400 Bandit employees involved in design, assembly, paint, electrical, sales, marketing, and ship-out.

All this was possible because Bandit’s core mission and values have not changed. Build premium equipment. Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships. Hold to the highest level of honesty and integrity. Remain dedicated to performance excellence across all fronts. Build additional strength through teamwork and partnerships. Always honor commitments, both within the company and outside with customers.

FLUID ROUTING SOLUTIONS 600 N. Dekraft 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. Its primary products are fuel filler assemblies and extruded hoses, as well as manufacturing various automotive fluid handling components. FRS is based in Southfield, MI, and employs about 800 people at its four locations in North America.

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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HANCHETT MANUFACTURING 20000 19 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307 hanchett.com Hanchett Manufacturing was founded in 1889 by John Hanchett after he invented a hand swage for band saws.

This tool led to the manufacture of some of the finest saw filing machines and tools ever produced to enable thousands of saw filers to maintain mills throughout the world. Hanchett is producing several state-of-the-art machines to enable modern saw filers to need the more demanding challenges of current sawmill problems and opportunities. With the reduced supply of timber available, today’s mills must produce lumber under much more difficult conditions. Saw filers must be able to maintain much tighter tolerances when providing the band saw or circular saw to their sawmill. All parts machined and assembled in the Hanchett plant are under the watchful eye of a Quality Control inspector, Our production facilities include the machines necessary to provide high production and repeat-ability at an economical cost. Today, Hanchett is an employee owned company still located in Big Rapids, Michigan where the company began over 125 years ago.

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.

ORIGINAL FOOTWEAR CO. 1005 Baldwin St , Big Rapids, MI 49307 originalfootwear.com Original S.W.A.T. focuses completely on Tactical Footwear. We make boots. We make the best boots available for law enforcement, military and EMTs. We work closely with our customers and continually improve all of our boots. All of our boots are guaranteed for quality and workmanship.

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REED CITY GROUP, LLC 603 E. Church St., Reed City, MI 49677 www.reedcitygroup.com Reed City Group is a full-scale mold building, hydraulic press manufacturing, and plastic injection mold company based in Reed City. Our 80,000 square-foot facility features 68,000 square feet of manufacturing space where our journeyman mold makers, machinists, engineers, designers and staff all work together to create high quality products for our customers. Since 1959, we have been an expert in the tooling industry, but our capabilities have since gone beyond our roots, into new markets and fresh industries. That includes plastics, tooling, automation, and even our new fully capable, 3D printing lab. At our company, we take pride in providing careers to those who seek them, such as individuals in our apprenticeship program. Reed City Group provides 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, along with 576 hours of education to certify these individuals as Department of Labor Journeyman Mold Makers. Employees who start as mold makers often advance through the company and grow as we grow. Our design department is comprised of Journeyman Mold Makers, as well as several directors and leads throughout the facility.

Once are you trained, you will have the opportunity to advance throughout the facility. There is no limit on your career goals at Reed City Group.

US MARBLE 7839 Costabella Ave, Remus, MI 49340 usmarble.com US Marble has been in business for more than half a century, producing and delivering custom vanities to clients and professional partners across the country.

Our unmatched combination of robust manufacturing infrastructure, along with cutting-edge technology tools that allow for unmatched precision and production efficiency, makes it possible to consistently maintain the highest standards for quality, while simultaneously handling an extraordinary volume of orders with a remarkably short turnaround time. The result is that US Marble is capable of producing and delivering a volume of high-quality products and materials that few -if any- other firms can match.

US Marble products are manufactured and shipped to customers across the United States. A diverse product line includes a wide range of natural stone, engineered materials and surface products, available in a variety of standard and custom styles, shapes and sizes – as well as more than 100 color options. US Marble works with iconic brands like Home Depot and Lowe’s as well as a large number of mid-sized and independent retailers located throughout the continental United States.

VENTRA 601 W. 7th St, Evart, MI 49631 Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of large stamped metal and welded components, assemblies, and plastic parts for the automotive industry. Ventra supplies a range of engineered mechanical assemblies, precision molded, painted, and plated plastic components and lamp systems.

Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, the company produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals, lighting and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.

The company is committed to partnering with our customers to provide World Class Quality Products that meet or exceed all customer expectations. We ensure this through the Continual Improvement of an effectively implemented Quality Operating System and a dedicated workforce, focused on Customer Satisfaction and achieving company objectives.

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YOPLAIT 128 E. Slosson Street, Reed City, MI 49677 Yoplait.com We’ve established some of the most respected brands in our industry by making food people love. When you maintain over 100 great brands in more than 100 countries on six continents, you need the commitment and expertise of passionate individuals in a wide range of areas. We’d love for you to be part of our ongoing success. Visit careers.generalmills.com for more information about how to join our team.

HAMTECH INC.

PROUD SPONSOR OF MANUFACTURER’S DAY 2018

Phone: (231) 796-3917 1916 Mason Industrial Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Full Service Machine Shop, Our Capabilities Are Enhanced By A Wide Variety Of State-Of-The-Art Cad, Machining And Fabrication Equipment.

MACHINING SPECIALISTS

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THE SKILLS GAP Manufacturing can be a great career path. But how would potential job candidates know that?

The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, an industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory service, produce the Public Perception Index that measures public opinion on a range of issues affecting manufacturing. First published

in 2009, the Public Perception Index has found that the U.S. public greatly supports the manufacturing industry and would choose to have a manufacturing plant open in their region over other types of employers. However, the public is unwilling to encourage their children pursue careers in manufacturing and believes the government has not enact-

ed policies supportive of the manufacturing sector.

In 2005 and 2011, The Manufacturing Institute's Skills Gap Report confirmed that gap and showed an increasing mismatch of skills. This misalignment of skills is a major reason that The Manufacturing Institute created the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System.

Now, the 2015 Skills Gap Report reinforces the talent challenge that U.S. manufacturers face and warns of even greater skilled worker shortages in the near future.

Highlights from the report tell us other surprising facts: 84 percent of executives agree there is a talent shortage in U.S. manufacturing 6 out of 10 open skilled pro-

duction positions are unfilled due to this talent shortage Over the next decade, nearly 3.4 million manufacturing jobs need to be filled, and the skills gap will likely result in 2 million of those jobs going unfulfilled The retirement of baby boomers, strength of the economy and attractiveness of the industry are ranked among leading factors impacting the talent shortage.

With all this opportunity for employability, the report tells us parents are still unlikely to encourage their children to pursue careers in manufacturing. Only half of Americans believe these jobs to be interesting and rewarding, and only a third agree that these jobs are accessible and available.

What can change those perceptions? Getting to know the industry.

Industry familiarity increases positive perception, the report says. Those familiar with manufacturing are twice as likely to encourage a child to pursue manufacturing. Participating in an event like Manufacturing Day is a great way to get to know the manufacturing career opportunities in your area and find new ways to plan for your future.

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BENEFITS OF WORKING IN

MANUFACTURING

There’s a million reasons to consider a career in manufacturing, but the National Association of Manufacturers (nam. org) outlines a few reasons that may be most appealing to today’s job seekers.

Great demand Over the past 25 years, U.S.-manufactured goods exports have quadrupled. In 1990, for example, U.S. manufacturers exported $329.5 billion in goods. By 2000, that number had more than doubled to $708.0 billion. In 2014, it reached an all-time high, for the fifth consecutive year, of $1.403 trillion, despite slowing global growth.

With that said, a number of economic headwinds have dampened export demand

since then, with U.S.-manufactured goods exports down 6.1 percent in 2015 to $1.317 trillion. (Source: U.S. Commerce Department) Over the next decade, nearly 3½ million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap. Moreover, according to a recent report, 80 percent of manufacturers report a moderate or serious shortage of qualified applicants for skilled and highly-skilled production positions. (Source: Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute) Great places to work The vast majority of manufacturing firms in the United States are quite small. In 2015,

there were 251,774 firms in the manufacturing sector, with all but 3,813 firms considered to be small (i.e., having fewer than 500 employees). In fact, three-quarters of these firms have fewer than 20 employees.

(Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Statistics of U.S. Businesses) Great benefits Manufacturers have one of the highest percentages of workers who are eligible for health benefits provided by their employer. Indeed, 92 percent of manufacturing employees were eligible for health insurance benefits in 2015, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. This is significantly higher than the 79 percent average for all firms.

Of those who are eligible, 84

percent actually participate in their employer’s plans, i.e., the take-up rate. There are only two other sectors – government (91 percent) and trade, communications and utilities (85 percent) that have higher take-up rates. (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation) Great impact For every $1 spent in manufacturing, another $1.89 is added to the economy. That is the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector. In addition, for every one worker in manufacturing, there are another four employees hired elsewhere. (Source: NAM calculations using IMPLAN) With that said, there is new research suggesting that manufacturing’s impacts on the

economy are even larger than that if we take into consideration the entire manufacturing value chain plus manufacturing for other industries’ supply chains. That approach estimates that manufacturing could account for one-third of GDP and employment. Along those lines, it also estimated the total multiplier effect for manufacturing to be $3.60 for every $1.00 of value-added output, with one manufacturing employee generating another 3.4 workers elsewhere.

(Source: Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation)

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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 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 83.5-hour, 10 week welding course. This course includes safety, print reading, thermal cutting and SMAW (stick).

WELD 211 Advanced Welding is a 71 hour course where the emphasis of instruction is a more in-depth instruction with gas metal arc welding, flux core welding, metal core arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.

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

Quest High School Tracy Sanchez 350 Cedar St. Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-0470 www.fremont.net

Evart Adult Education Jason O'Dell 321 N. Hemlock St. Evart, MI 49631 (231) 734-4222 www.evart.k12.mi.us

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

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HOT JOBS WEST MICHIGAN

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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.

Partnering with local manufacturers to address their talent needs.

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