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Great article in today's The Scranton Times-Tribune and several other newspapers justifying the investment of American Rescue Plan dollars in Pennsylvania's manufacturing community! Thanks to Gregory Stanton, PE of North American Manufacturing, Garry Hartman of Cheetah Chassis Corporation, Jonathan Watt of Hendrick Manufacturing, Theresa Kwayi MBA, SPHR, SCP, Kevin Schreiber of York County Economic Alliance and Richard Dennis of DIE-TECH, Inc. for voicing their opinion as business leaders across Pennsylvania. #business #manufacturing #newspa #americanrescueplan #PAHouse #PADCED #NEPA #stimuluspackage #stimulus #NISTMEP #economicdevelopment

We are eager to open our doors to students again to tour our updated Manufacturer Showcase and talk about careers in manufacturing! Thanks to P&G, Hayward Labs (Palmer's), Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, SIMONA AMERICA Industries and the 60+ companies that contributed to the display! #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingjobs #careers #careerswithpurpose

Congratulations to NEPIRC's Director of Strategy & Innovation, Leo Gilroy, on his first-ever hole-in-one on Thursday! This grand feat was achieved while on the third hole at Jack Frost National Golf Course - 171 yards from tee to hole. Unfortunately though, Leo didn't realize until the 18th hole that he lost his special ball, but he is going to get a flag made to commemorate the achievement. Way to go, Leo; we are so proud of you! #NEPIRC #NIST #MEPnationalnetwork #DCED #NEPA #manufacturing #holeinone

Congratulations to Lackawanna College's and NEPIRC's recent graduates of the Core Manufacturing Skills program! These students worked extremely hard these past six weeks to attain this achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of them. To celebrate this special milestone, a luncheon was held yesterday at Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton. NEPIRC's service delivery team partnered with the College to teach the graduates about trends in manufacturing, lean principles and value s...tream mapping, standard work, 6S workplace organization, rapid equipment changeover, daily visual management, EVS metals, additive manufacturing, industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing technology. Thanks to Lackawanna College and NEPIRC, these individuals are now ready to obtain a fulfilling career in the manufacturing industry! The NEPIRC team wishes you all the best of luck in your future endeavors, and please let us know if we can be of any help along the way. #NEPIRC #NIST #MEPnationalnetwork #DCED #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #continuingeducation #professionaldevelopment #careersinmanufacturing

NEPIRC client, InterMetro Industries, offers much more than jobs, it offers careers. If you are looking for a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and you can learn and grow to your full potential, then Metroandu is the place for you! Full-time production opportunities are now available at Metro’s Wilkes-Barre manufacturing facility, located at 1101 North Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. You can learn more about Metro's open positions during its hiring ...event, which is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, May 13th, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Be sure to come prepared as on-the-spot interviews will be available. Metro firmly believes that their employees drive the success of the company. Employees are offered competitive hourly rates and benefits packages. To learn more, or to prep for the event tomorrow, please visit www.metro.com. Good luck! #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingjobs #jobplacement #careers #careerswithpurpose

Long-time NEPIRC client, SIMONA AMERICA Industries, will host a two-day job fair event on June 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on June 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. During this event, attendees will be able to learn more about careers at SIMONA and will also be able to apply (and interview) for job opportunities. Not to mention, plant tours, food trucks and giveaways will also be available. If you're looking for a meaningful career in manufacturing, this event is for you! For more details regarding this event, please visit www.workatSIMONA.com. #NEPIRC #NIST #MEPnationalnetwork #DCED #NEPA #manufacturing #manufacturingjobs #careerswithpurpose

NEPIRC would like to thank the Times Leader and the Abington Journal for sharing the good news of manufacturing within our region! Read how our manufacturers STEPPED UP during the pandemic. Thanks to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for supporting our efforts! #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #covid19recovery

If you're searching for a great career in manufacturing, consider attending Greiner Packaging's on-site hiring event this Thursday, May 13th from noon to 7 p.m. at its facility in Pittston! Greiner is offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus plus a $1,000 referral bonus. Day and night shifts are available, along with full- and part- time opportunities. New hires have the potential to earn up to $29/hr. to start based on experience. Greiner also offers a generous benefits package, which is outlined below. If you're interested in learning more, please contact Greiner's human resources department at 570.602.3942. #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingjobs #jobplacement #careers #careerswithpurpose

A new study by Summit Consulting and the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research finds that there is nearly a 13.6-to-1 return on investment to federal treasury from National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. The MEP program is a federal public-private partnership created in 1988 that provides small and medium-sized manufacturers the technology-based services these firms need to grow and thrive in today’s economy and c...reate well-paying manufacturing jobs. The MEP program is managed by NIST and the U.S. Department of Commerce and is implemented through a network of 51 MEP Centers located in every state and Puerto Rico. These MEP Centers are not-for-profit organizations that employ a network of more than 1,400 trusted advisors and experts who work directly with manufacturers to improve productivity and enhance U.S. competitiveness. Using the national REMI model, along with the results from the fiscal year (FY) 2020 NIST MEP client impact survey conducted by Fors Marsh Group LLC., the team finds that economic returns remain robust. The study uses a conservative approach in estimating the broader economic impacts of the program by examining the competitive interactions between firms. If you'd like to read the complete news release or download the full study report, please visit https://bit.ly/3rEQSlI. #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry

A. Rifkin Co., a family-owned business and the nation's leading provider of security bags, is currently recruiting for a Team Inside Salesperson (TIS). This position works as a team with the Team Outside Salesperson (TOS) to meet company sales objectives. The TIS also works independently on managing, contacting and working with all accounts. The successful candidate will have at least three years' related work experience and will be responsible for a variety of tasks, which i...nclude just some of the following: Meeting or exceeding required call quota daily and call target accounts as assigned which may require contacting potential and existing customers by cold calling, generating sales leads, responding to sales inquiries to secure new and increased business accounts Researching customer/prospect buying habits and company info prior to making calls Increasing sales by offering price break information, monthly specials, promoting products, promoting the website and offering product information and catalogs, or any other products, specials, etc. requested by management or available to customers Following up on leads generated by direct mail, trade shows, emails, TOS and website activities as assigned and where appropriate to generate sales Maintaining accurate records (update contacts and/or lead information promptly and maintain other records as directed by management To learn more, review the entire list of duties and responsibilities or apply, please visit https://arifkin.com/ and click on "Careers" (at the bottom of home page). #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #careeropportunity #careerswithpurpose

Thank you to everyone who attended this morning's IRC Network webinar, "Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers"! The attendee turnout was excellent and the amount of questions posed was overwhelming. NEPIRC would also like to thank Attys. Jim Devine and Caitlin Donahue from the law firm of Cipriani & Werner for doing an excellent job as our featured presenters. We look forward to having you both back for a phase 2 update of the topics presented today in early spr...ing! Lastly, NEPIRC would like to thank the Posture Interactive team for being a wonderful technology partner and helping to bring the webinar to life. We are excited to announce that due to an incredible response to today's event, along with the great feedback we've already received, we will hold two rebroadcast events next week. Dates are still pending, so please be sure to check back soon for more information! #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #covid19vaccine #covid19resources #covid19recovery

Congratulations to the group of Multi-Plastics Extrusions, Inc. employees who recently graduated from NEPIRC's eight-week Leadership Development Essentials certification program! We are proud of these individuals for working hard and being committed to accomplishing this great achievement, which allowed them to further develop their professional and leadership skills. The graduates include Bob Warg, Frank Mladek, Jim Malloy, Joe Holloman, Kevin Walsh, Luis Quintana, Manuel Martinez, Matt Getz, Mark Denicola (not pictured) and Scott Sheer (not pictured). Great work, everyone, and best wishes! #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #futureleaders

Time is running out to register for the no-cost IRC Network webinar, Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers! The webinar will take place this Wednesday, February 10th from 10 to 11:15 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to get all your questions answered regarding this very important topic. To learn more and to easily register, please visit https://bit.ly/3oXvFl7. Questions? Email Chelsey Coslett, NEPIRC Marketing Specialist, at [email protected]. #NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #covid19vaccine #covid19resources #covid19recovery

The NEPIRC team is excited to announce that another one of our clients is hiring! Valley Woodcraft and Lumber Company, located in Wilkes-Barre, is a Veteran-owned contract manufacturer of products made from wood, phenolic, honeycomb and machined plastics. Valley Woodcraft mainly serves the Defense, Transit, Rail, Utility and Maritime industries. Currently, the company is looking to fill the positions of Woodworking Journeyman, Woodworking Machine Operator and Woodworking Mach...ine Operator Trainee. Valley Woodcraft offers all its employees paid health care, welfare and pension, 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on years of service, profit sharing and an attendance bonus. If you desire to work in a small business environment, like to work with your hands, want to be proud of what you have made, desire variety in your daily responsibilities and are willing to learn, then you'd be an excellent candidate! To learn more, please email [email protected] or call 570.826.0411.#NEPIRC #NISTMEP #DCED #MEPNationalNetwork #NEPA #northerntier #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingjobs #jobplacement #careerswithpurpose #veteranownedbusiness