We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.
We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.
Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. Seeks to Open Student’s Minds to Careers In Manufacturing
Manufacturing Day (stylized MFG DAY) is officially held annually on the first Friday in October. It is intended to shift perceptions and inspire the next generation of workers to consider U.S. manufacturing careers. As spring makers scramble to fill jobs, initiatives like MFG DAY can help create a pool of potential young workers to become the workforce of tomorrow.
“MFG Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute,” according to the mfgday.com website. “The MI builds, diversifies and strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce, with the goal of furthering individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry.”
Ace Wire Spring & Form of McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, held its Manufacturing Day event on Oct. 17 and 18. 30 students from Rosedale Technical College and 15 students from City Charter High School participated in tours and presentations about modern manufacturing, each school attending one day of the two-day event. The goal was to support the local manufacturing community and educate young people about the manufacturing world.
“It is a chance for students to see the diversity of careers performing innovative, impactful, and profitable work,” said Linda Froehlich, CEO of Ace Wire Spring and Form, Co.
Ace became involved in Manufacturing Day in 2016 to expose students to the diversity of careers in modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of creators. As a family-owned small business, Ace wanted young people to see firsthand the advantages of working in a small, family-oriented company.
During the event. Ace gave students a tour of its factory during a typical workday while employees made springs & wire forms. Students got to watch the process and see what each different machine does. Ace gave each attendee a goody bag of miscellaneous parts, some of which they watched being made.
“We enjoy watching the students come up with questions and … seeing their hobbies or general interests translated into a career,” said Froehlich.
“The general assumption today is that the younger generation doesn’t like to work with their hands,” said Froehlich. “I believe that’s a common misconception, and it is our duty [as spring makers] to work collaboratively with these schools and participate in events such as MFG Day to demonstrate real-world career paths for those with these interests.”
“The most time-consuming aspect of preparing for MFG DAY is reaching out to local schools and technical colleges within the area to organize the event,” said Froehlich.
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