Council of Industry

2021 NY Statewide Virtual Manufacturing Day is an online event that will celebrate manufacturers from across New York State and highlight the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers.

This event will take place on Friday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share what’s great about working for your company, or to prepare yourself or your students for a career in manufacturing.

Register here: http://ow.ly/bAzq50Ga3ql

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Council of Industry2 days ago

NAM Survey: Manufacturing Optimism Cools from Record Highs – Supply Chain, Labor Force Biggest Concerns
On NAM’s Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the third quarter of 2021, 52% of surveyed companies said their business outlook is “somewhat positive,” while an additional 36% said they are “very positive.” In all, 88% of respondents said conditions are at least somewhat positive, down only slightly from June’s 90.1%. Based on the results, NAM set its manufacturing outlook index to 58.4%.

On a list of business challenges, 86.4% of surveyed companies said they were having trouble with increased raw material costs, and more than 90% of respondents said they expected those prices to continue climbing. Eighty percent of companies said they were having trouble attracting and retaining a quality workforce, even as 68.2% said they expected to increase full-time employment. Workforce shortages were seen by 81.5% of respondents as the biggest risk to the current economic outlook.

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Council of Industry3 days ago

U.S. Job Openings Rose to a Record 10.9 Million in July

The number of available positions rose to 10.9 million during the month from an upwardly revised 10.2 million in June, the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, showed Wednesday.

Employers have offered incentives to attract applicants — like higher wages and one-time bonuses — but the pool of available workers remains constrained by pandemic-related factors. Looking ahead, hiring constraints should ebb as virus fears abate and schools reopen for in-person learning. However, the surge of infections related to the delta variant and its impact on schools and Americans’ general sense of safety in the workplace could delay significant improvement in filling positions.

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Council of Industry4 days ago

The Council of Industry has partnered with local manufacturers to promote jobs in the Hudson Valley.

Here are some recently filled positions:
-CNC Machinist / Programmer
-CNC Operator / Set Up
-Human Resource Generalist
-Key Account Manager
-Sales and Project Coordinator
-Customer Service Representative

To start your career in manufacturing today, visit http://ow.ly/JQDw50FTMae

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Council of Industry1 week ago

Council of Industry member, Walden Environmental Engineering, Announces Acquisition of Turnkey Compliance Solutions

Walden, a provider of civil and environmental engineering services headquartered in Oyster Bay, LI, announced that it has purchased Turnkey Compliance Solutions. Turnkey is a company based in CT and specializes in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting services.

With the acquisition of Turnkey, both firms increase their service offerings in the markets they serve. “I am truly excited about this acquisition,” said Joseph Heaney, President of Walden. “The combination of Walden and Turnkey creates a synergy that will allow us to offer our clients expanded but complementary services and expertise.”

“This acquisition will allow us to continue providing our clients with the outstanding service they are accustomed to while expanding our services and solutions for them through the additional environmental and engineering services Walden provides," said Mike Balda, co-founder, Turnkey. It is a winning situation all around, and our whole team is excited to be part of Walden.”

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Council of Industry1 week ago

Millrock Technology in Kingston, NY, is now accepting applications for an Assembly Technician!

Some Responsibilities include:
-Build and assemble high tech pharmaceutical equipment.
-Assemble, charge, and tune cascade refrigeration systems used in equipment.
-Wiring of equipment according to schematic and provided documentation.
-Fabricate and modify custom metal parts and assemblies on ad hoc bases.
-Mark up bills of materials, schematics, and piping drawings to improve accuracy and efficiency.

High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of welding experience preferred. HVAC Systems experience a plus.

To learn more about this role and apply, click here: http://ow.ly/zbE650FTMBl

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