A bridgeport mill, small

lathe & grinder

3 room, 3,000 sq ft
facility
Detail machining work
Auto industry
1968
Founders, Gary & Kay Yackel
Approx. 1,000,000
sq ft of floor space
500 employees
Fleet of delivery trucks
Highest industry certs &
recognition
Concept to completion,
single source provider
R&D Facility in Troy
Aviation, Defense, Heavy
Equip, Energy, Robotics,
Machine Tool industries
Expansion in Springville, IN
near Navel Sea Systems
Command, Crane Navel
Station
2014 acquired and launched
Fadal Engineering with global
distribution of CNC Machines
Increased sales by over $100
million
Mazak Versatech V-140N, the largest of its
type in Western Hemisphere
FPT 2 Large CNC Milling Machine
3000 Ton leak test machine for 42' dia. valves
Rebuilt and retooled piston ring machine
Remote Weapon Station Capabilities- SCWS
Armor Fabrication Capabilities- High integrity military hull designed,
developed and manufactured to exceed customer expectations.
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Minimum Wage: $7.40/hrin MI
Annual income = $15,392*
(Income at minimum wage job)
Added value of average benefits package
(insurance/vacation) = $0
Average annual salary with a high school
diploma only = $30,400**
(Average salary over time for an employee with
no further education than a high school diploma)
*careerbuilder.com
**ehow.com
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Welder: $27.23 hour / $55,648 annual
77% High School Diploma, 12.6% Associates Degree
CNC Machinist: $29.72 hour / $61,826 annual
47% High School Diploma, 25% Associate Degree
Carpenter: $21.10 hour / $43,890 annual
Electrician: $24.92 hour / $51,810 annual
HVAC Technician: $21.57 hour / $44,860 annual
Plumber: $24.28 hour / $50,502 annual
Pipefitters: $25.88 hour / $53,820 annual
Skilled Trades Career Salary Averages
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General labor
Estimator
Project Manager
Quality Control
Engineer
Marketing
Accounting
Non Destructive Testing
Assemblers and Fabricators
Sales
Legal
Auditors
Human Resources
Information Technology
Research and Development
Machinists and Tool and Die
Painting and Coating Workers
Facilities Maintenance
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will enter a 4-year
college
will enter associate
degree program or
advanced training
will lack the skills
needed for
employment
will drop out of the
system before
completing high school
requires a 4-year
college degree
requires associate
degree or advanced
training
requires minimum skills
for employment
The Workforce Gap
SOURCE: Carol DAmico, Workforce 2020: Work & Workers in the 21st Century
EDUCATION PATH
vs.
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
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Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geoscience
Technology
Computer Science
Electronics
Robotics
Medical, Agricultural,
Manufacturing
Engineering
Industrial
Mechanical
Computer
Electrical
Environmental
Math
Geometry
Algebra
Measurement
Statistics
Arts
Sketching/Drawing
Design
Language
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The U.S. is the world's largest manufacturer, at 18.2% of the total
Average earnings $77,060 (includes pay and benefits)
12,000,000 Americans work in manufacturing jobs
There are over 600,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs in America
Manufacturing produces $1.87 trillion, or 11.9%, of the nation's economic
output (GDP)
Michigan leads the nation in manufacturing job growth
Michigan is home to 14,222 manufacturers employing 650,291 workers
Over 75,000 manufacturing job openings in the state of Michigan
Technology and innovation have long given Michigan an edge in
manufacturing
Michigan is 4
th
in the nation for business expansions
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Nanotechnology is creating a new era in microelectronics
Lightweight steel, aluminum and carbon fibers are making
cars lighter and more fuel efficient.
3D printing creates prototypes by combining small
particles rather than by casting or stamping. However,
they are being used more and more to manufacture
specialized aerospace components and replacement
human organs
Robots are becoming more sophisticated
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Manufacturing centric training
Real world, experiential, project focused
Classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art machines
Prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet
current industry demands.
Instructors are some of the most talented professionals in the
industry
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Accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS):
SENSE Level I III Welder
Accredited Test Facility (ATF)
Instructors Certified by NCCER National Center for
Construction Education and Research
Licensed by the State of Michigan as a Proprietary School
Listed by the Manufacturing Institute on the MList
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WLD100 AWS SENSE Level I Welder
WLD140 AWS SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc)
WLD150 AWS GMAW (Gas Metal Arc)
WLD160 AWS FCAW (Flux-Core Arc)
WLD170 AWS GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc)
CWI300 CWI Exam Prep
WLD102 Weld Safety and Health
WLD103 Welding Symbols and Drawings
WLD118, 128, 138 Thermal Cutting
WLD119 Welding Inspection and Testing
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Anchor Danly
Armor Group
Avalon Tahoe
Burch Tank
C&S Steel
Dow
Hemlock Semi Conductor
J E J ohnson
Legends
Morbark
Merrill Fabricators
Nexteer
Richmond Machine
Three Rivers
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facebook.com/MerrillInstitute
Website
www.merrillinstitute.com
Success stories and videos
Candidate application, assessment, and tracking capability
Course offering descriptions and calendar
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Merrill Institute
520 Republic Ave.
Alma, MI 48801
Phone: 989-462-0322
Email: info-min@merrillinst.com
www.merrillinstitute.com