Western Wayne Today

Macomb County recently issued the following announcement on Oct. 4

Nearly 2,400 students from 28 local high schools today boarded buses and visited one of 60 host sites taking part in Macomb County’s Manufacturing Day. The annual event, which is coordinated by Macomb County Planning and Economic Development and the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), provides opportunities for students to tour area advanced manufacturing facilities and meet people who make things.

"I look forward to this day every year," said County Executive Mark A. Hackel. "Let's face it, it is kind of a privilege to be able to tour these amazing places and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes manufacturing such an interesting industry. My favorite part is witnessing the interaction between the employers and the students. You can see the enthusiasm for the work they do is contagious.”

Hackel joined Dakota High School in Macomb Township during a tour of Triumph Geared and Mechanical Solutions - Macomb, which is part of an international organization serving the aerospace industry through the design, engineering, manufacturing, repairing and overhauling of a broad portfolio of aircraft structures, components, accessories, subassemblies and systems. Students on the tour saw engineers turning a customer blueprint into a machinable product - the transformation of raw material into finished goods. (Photos of the tour available here.)

“Triumph Geared and Mechanical Solutions – Macomb has participated in our local Manufacturing Day since its inception,” said David Chisholm, director, Triumph Operating System. “We recognize the value of introducing students to the multitude of career possibilities in our fast-paced, technically advanced manufacturing environment. Our employees take great pride in showcasing our knowledge and products to the next generation of machinists, engineers and support personnel.”

All students participating in Manufacturing Day received a 90-120 minute guided tour and some combination of the following:

• Overview of the employer by company leadership, who provide information about what they do, who they hire and opportunities for career growth that they offer
• Smaller sub-tours that highlight different work areas and careers  Opportunities for students to talk with employees and see the product life cycle in action
• Opportunities for students to see and touch the machinery, tools and products that are a part of the industrial workplace

These experiences help the students better understand what a career in advanced manufacturing might look like. The tours also provided benefits for the host sites in that they get the chance to promote their companies and interact with the next generation of talent. Several participating companies have even hired previous Manufacturing Day attendees that were interested in the field. “We are proud to partner with our 21 local school districts, the Macomb County Executive’s Office and businesses throughout Macomb County to provide real-world learning experiences for our students,” said Michael DeVault, superintendent of the MISD. “We are extremely grateful for our business leaders and their commitment to our students. Macomb County’s business community has a great reputation for supporting education and helping to grow the economy.” Since 2014, more than 12,000 students have participated in Macomb County’s Manufacturing Day through the support of an active planning committee and the generosity of host sites and sponsors. Sponsors include:

All-In

• Engineered Plastics
• Fisher Dynamics
• Fori Automation Futuramic
• L & L Products
• Manpower
• Siemens

Big Supporter

• Avon Machining
• HTI Cybernetics
• Kuka
• Lanzen
• Michigan Works!
• Paslin
• RCO Engineering
• Romeo Rim
• Triumph Group
• UHY Certified Public Accountants

Host sites include:

• AGS Automotive
• AIM Computer Solutions, Inc.
• Alba tooling & engineering Inc.
• American Axle & Manufacturing Metal Forming Fraser
• Ascent Aerospace
• Avon Machining
• Brose, Jefferson
• CERATIZIT USA
• CIE USA / Century Plastics
• College Park Industries
• Complete Prototype Services, Inc.
• Diversified Manufacturing and Assembly
• Dominion Technologies Group
• Dominion Technologies Group
• Drake Enterprises, Inc.
• Eckhart
• Experi-Metal Inc.
• FCA - Sterling Heights Assembly Plan
• FCA US - Sterling Stamping Plant
• Fisher Dynamics
• Flexngate Forming Technologies
• Flex-N-Gate Shelby
• Ford Motor Company - Romeo Engine Plant
• Fori Automation
• Futuramic Tool & Engineering
• Global Advanced Products, LLC
• Hyatt Place Detroit/Utica
• ICR
• JB Cutting Inc.
• K&K Stamping Co.
• Kimastle Corporation
• KUKA Systems
• L&L Products
• Lanzen, Inc.
• Luckmarr Plastics
• LumaSmart
• MacLean-Fogg
• Magna Shelby Foam Systems
• Mayco International
• MFC Netform
• Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers
• MNP Corporation
• MPT Sterling Heights
• National Bronze Mfg. Co.
• Orlandi Gear Company
• Paragon Technologies
• Paslin
• PCS COMPANY
• PCS COMPANY
• Proper Group International
• PTI Engineered Plastics
• RCO Engineering, Inc.
• Romeo RIM, Inc.
• Schaller Group
• Shiloh Industries
• Summit Plastic Molding, Inc.
• Synergy Prototype Stamping LLC
• Synergy Prototype Stamping LLC
• Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC
• Tarus Products, Inc.
• Telsonic Ultrasonics
• TransNav
• Triumph
• Weldaloy Products Company
• Whitlam Group

For more information, visit http://business.macombgov.org/Business-Events-ManufacturingDay?webdesign=adaptive.

Original source: https://ped.macombgov.org/ped-MacombCountyManufacturingDayGives2400StudentsBehindTheScenesAccessToLocalIndustry?webdesign=adaptive