Our Four Objectives:
1. Create a positive view of manufacturing careers in our area.
2. Grow partnerships with K-16, media and other manufacturers.
3. Promote workforce development.
4. Advance collaboration efforts that promote the health of manufacturing.
Alliance members are Hiring!
If you are looking for a job, be sure to post your information on the Alliance's website. The newest job posting is from Sargento Cheese in Kiel is seeking a maintenance technician. For details go to Sargento's Career Center at: www.sargento.com/careers and reference #12-800 (Second Shift) #12-801 (Third Shift). Great Northern Corp. in Appleton is seeking a production worker and an industrial maintenance technician. For more information go to the companies website and look under careers: http://www.greatnorthern.com/. Oshkosh Corp. is seeking several engineers and supervisor positions. Interested, apply online at www.oshkoshcorporation.com/careers. Velocity Machine in Green Bay is hiring CNC Machinist & Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer and a Project Manager. Contact: karen@hrconsultingpartners.net. In Manitowoc, Broadwind Towers has multiple openings for welders, fabricators and millwrights. Email your resume and cover letter to http://www.bwen.com/Careers_6456.aspx.
In order to be consider for positions with the other member companies of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, go to the "Job Seeker" tab on the home page. Click on "Create a Network Profile." After you submit your profile, the 80 manufacturers that represent the Alliance may contact you for job openings within their organization.
2012 All Stars
The fourth annual 2012 All Stars were announced at the New North Summit. Winners are from a variety of manufacturing careers throughout northeast Wisconsin. The online magazine (on the right side of the home page) features the winners. Click on the photograph of the winner to view a 2-3 minute video of the All Star talk about their career. If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, email ann.franz@nwtc.edu.
2012 Mfg. Vitality Index
The second Annual 2012 Manufacturing Vitality Index results were announced on December 7, 2012. The study focused on northeast Wisconsin manufacturers' plans for 2012. The study surveyed employers that had 3 million or more in annual revenue and 25 or more employees. There were 193 manufacturers that responded to the survey.
Business Growth: 71% expect an increase in sales in 2012.
Capital Investment & Plant Modernization: 36% plan on plant modernization in the next 12-24 months.
Workforce Growth & Recruitment: Manufacturers are planning on hiring throughout each quarter in 2012. The survey found 43% plan on hiring, however 45% expect they will have difficulty locating talent in the region.
Click here for full report: 2012 Mfg. Vitality
Contact us at: ann.franz@nwtc.edu or bmiller@fvwdb.com
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