News bulletin
www.TMAIllinois.org – Volume 71 Issue 5 – May 2014
TMA & the Illinois
Manufacturing Lab
Members help keep Illinois at the Cutting Edge of
Advanced Manufacturing
in this issue
Member News p.2 & P.3
Related THeory
p.4
TMA TRaining
P.5
events
p.6 & P.7
Legal matters
p.8
hr tips
p.9
NMEC Partnership p.9
Chairman: Brian Panek
Panek Precision
Vice Chairman: Fernando Ortiz
Roberts Swiss, Inc.
Treasurer: James Carr
CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.
President:
Steve Rauschenberger
Since President Obama announced Chicago as the home of the cutting-edge Digital Lab
for Manufacturing, jobs in manufacturing & the City of Chicago have been highly
publicized. “Our first priority is making America a magnet for new jobs and
manufacturing…”, stated President Obama. The Lab is a world-class, first-of-its-kind
manufacturing hub based in Chicago with the capabilities, innovative spirit, and
collaborative expertise to transform American manufacturing. It was created to help
America stay competitive with other countries, such as Germany. In a recent article
posted by the Chicago Tribune, TMA members Plasmatreat USA were recognized as a
model for innovation. “The key to a successful economy is a healthy manufacturing
sector. Manufacturing allows the creation of new values and the growth and improvement
of existing values. These values come from the genesis of new products and better items
which can improve people’s lives. Services alone cannot achieve this. Innovations are
largely grounded in/coming out of manufacturing,” noted President of Plasmatreat,
Andy Stecher.
Creating this conduit for innovative manufacturing is important to American
manufacturing. Traditionally, US companies have preferred to work on innovations, both
internally as well as externally, independently. To date, almost all factory manufacturing
innovations stem from Asia or Europe, while the US companies are focusing mostly on
maintaining assembly operations. The digital manufacturing movement can help initiate
a new trend. “The infrastructure to be a successful innovation hub already exists in the
United States. There is a vibrant market place, ambitious companies, excellent
universities, a capital backbone and global leadership. The new lab can help connect
some of these dots together and create new opportunities for the United States,
domestically and internationally,” explained Stecher.
This new movement provides the opportunity to put not only American innovative
manufacturing on the map, but Illinois manufacturing as well. But with change comes
skepticism. “The learning curve will be steep. There is an inherent skepticism in the
United States, not just in Illinois, to work in a public/private format,” noted Stecher.
Other countries have proven that a cooperative effort between the government and
business owners can lead to extremely successful results. The digital manufacturing lab
can become an example of the cooperation between the two parties. “Illinois businesses
should embrace the new initiative and seize the opportunities connected with it.
Innovations in manufacturing do not have to be by definition merely proprietary to one
company. Collaborative efforts facilitated by the new institute can lift the tide and let all
ships rise. It will take a cultural shift to get this done,” added Stecher.
TMA members are interested in the changes to come. Members are often finding ways
to advance their technology to keep up with the times. Stecher’s advice to other
members who are looking in advancing their technology in their facility, “Use it or lose
Continued on page 2.
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Featured in
Modern Machine
Shop
Industry & Member
News
TMA Member Companies named as partners to
the Illinois Manufacturing Lab
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Tech-max machine’s
Beginning Guide to
Metals
Richard Malek, president of
Tech-Max Machine,
periodically hosts a local
group of Cub Scouts at his
facility. The kids (third through
fifth grade) are given the
chance to learn about
manufacturing in the hope
that some of them might
picture themselves doing this
work in the future. For these
visits, Mr. Malek devises
displays and object lessons to
help the kids experience what
manufacturing is all about.
To prepare for one such visit,
he had his shop machine
blocks from various different
metals—aluminum, bronze,
steel, titanium and others—so
that he could give a set of the
blocks to each of the kids to
take home. The insight he
wanted to convey is that
metals have very different
properties, and that
manufacturers master these
properties so they can choose
the right metal for the need at
hand and work with that
material in the right way. The
different appearances and
hefts of the different blocks
helped make this lesson
tangible.
Each scout also received a
basic one-page guide to these
different metals written by Mr.
Malek.
Richard Malek says he also
expects to host a group of
sixth- through eighth-grade
Boy Scouts later this spring. He
is in the process now of
thinking about the best way to
engage this older group.
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hen the Illinois Manufacturing
Lab (IML) launched its initial
efforts with pilot projects at ten Illinois companies to identify and solve
advanced manufacturing challenges,
TMA members were top on their list
for partnership. “The Illinois Manufacturing Lab is going to help our state
remain a national leader in making
quality products and creating good
jobs,” Governor Quinn said. “The IML
will be a marquee attraction for companies around the globe to come to
Illinois so they can work with cuttingedge techniques and technologies to
drive our economy forward.”
“IML’s pilot projects in advanced
manufacturing technology are an
important component of UI LABS’
broader efforts to spur economic
development and job creation in
Chicago, the state of Illinois and the
Midwest region,” UI LABS Board
Chairman Warren Holtsberg said.
“By tackling big problems with
leading partners in academia,
industry and government, UI LABS
will prove to be an engine for
prosperity and innovation.”
An aerial view of Goose Island in Chicago, the site of the digital
manufacturing institute.
©© Zbigniew Bzdak, Chicago Tribune
Pilot Projects
The ten pilot projects are the IML’s initial
venture. They are focused on increasing
the productivity of manufacturers’ design, testing, and/or manufacturing process by using modeling, simulation and
high-performance computing (HPC). The
projects fall in three areas, CFD (computational fluid dynamics), FEA (finite element
analysis) and virtual machining.
Congratulations to the two TMA companies named: SWD, Inc. & Numerical
Precision.
zzSWD, Inc. –
Dip Spin
Coating Process
MultiPhysics
(FEA and CFD)
Modeling and
Simulation
zzNumerical
Precision –
Titanium Virtual
Machining
Modeling and
Simulation
TMA & the Illinois Manufacturing Lab
Continued from the front page.
it. Companies should also be open to
different approaches. It is important to
learn from the experiences of other
companies, such as Plasmatreat. The new
digital manufacturing institute has a
chance to be another fantastic resource
that can further strengthen the local
economy. Embrace it.”
Plasmatreat USA is a subsidiary of
Plasmatreat, GmbH, from Germany. The
German company was founded in
Steinhegan, Germany in 1995. Plasmatreat
USA was founded in Elgin, IL in 2006 and is
the North American headquarters.
Plasmatreat has also expanded its
operations to over 20 subsidiaries around
the world and is lead by one of the two
original founders, Christian Buske. Peter
Foensel, the other founder of Plasmatreat
is now retired. From the automotive
industry,
medical/life
science
and
electronic assembly, as well as offering
production solutions for aerospace,
packing and solar companies, Plasmatreat
provides services exclusively for companies
in manufacturing. They have been TMA
members since 2013.
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©© mcclaren photographic, LLC
Clockwise: TMA Members attend the
Platinum Series event in Schaumburg in April,
Ken Werner, Vice President of Engis accepts
the NECSS Award, GAM & Thomas Middle
School Design Department, Mark Mohr,
President/CEO of DMG/Mori Seiki USA
addresses the audience during the April
Platinum Series.
TMA Member Passes Away
It is with much sadness that we
announce the passing of Lee
Simeone, Founder of Manor
Tool & Manufacturing in
Schiller Park, IL.
Mr. Simeone founded Manor
Tool & Manufacturing in 1959,
choosing Schiller Park, IL., as
his company’s location due to
the manufacturing hub of the
City of Chicago and the
adjoining
Chicagoland
Suburbs.
Mr. Simeone resided in nearby
Park Ridge, IL. with his wife
Louise Simeone that passed in
August of 2007. They are
survived by their 7 Children,
13 Grandchildren, and 3 Great
Grandchildren.
Being a native of Chicago, Mr.
Simeone served as a Marine in
WWII and was honorably
discharged at the war’s end.
After returning from his
military service he learned the
trade of Tool & Die making and
worked for several companies
in the area.
Lee was Manor’s CEO until he
semi-retired in 1995. At which
time, he turned the day to day
functions over to his youngest
son, Thomas Simeone as
President and his Son-In-Law
Kenneth Galeno as Vice
President.
Lee always had a passion for
tool design and sustained an
exceptional Tool & Die
apprentice
program
that
trained many successful tool
makers and die designers
throughout the Chicagoland
Area.
Lee will be remembered for
his sincere kindness, his
wonderful sense of humor, his
dedication to his employees,
his commitment to the metal
working Industry and the
advocacy of manufacturing in
the U.S.A.
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TMA News Bulletin
Related Theory
Apprentice Training Expands into the Western Suburbs
T
he
Related
Theory
Apprentice
Tr a i n i n g
program at TMA continues
to grow and with such
rapid growth comes the
natural need for new
locations where students who are
far removed from TMA Headquarters
can still access the training program.
Thanks to TMA member companies that
understand the Training & Education
mission, TMA can reach students in
different parts of Chicagoland. TMA
wants to recognize these members
for helping to expand manufacturing
training.
TMA would like to extend a sincere thank you
to Smith & Richardson for donating company
space and time for the second year in a row
to the First Year Related Theory Apprentice
Training program. Smith & Richardson a
TMA member company located in Geneva
is committed to providing superior precision
machined parts and metal casting chaplets
as it continues to evolve as a global partner
for its customers in the marketplace. Vice
President of Training & Education Patrick
Osborne said, “Without involvement
from members, we would not be able to
accomplish so much at TMA. It goes to show
that a community can do more than just a
single person.”
TMA would also like to extend its thanks
to Bison Gear and Engineering for hosting
the Second year of Related Theory
Apprentice Training. Thanks to Bison Gear
& Engineering students in the west suburbs
are able to continue their education in the
Apprentice Training program. Osborne said,
“It is important that we have a continuation
of classes offered in the West locations,
with such support from Bison Gear and
Engineering, we can be sure there will always
be a place where TMA is welcome.”
Bison Gear and Engineering based in St.
Charles, has been in operation since 1960,
Theory class.
Chicago Mold Engineering understands
the high need for skilled employees who
are the future of manufacturing, and they
opened their doors to TMA and other
students. Under the leadership of a Chicago
Mold Engineering employee and First Year
Related Theory instructor Chris Saragaglia,
the class embarked on their Apprentice
Training road. Chicago Mold Engineering
designs, engineers and manufactures plastic
“It is important that we have a continuation of
classes offered in the West locations, with
such support from Bison Gear and
Engineering, we can be sure there will always
be a place where TMA is welcome.”
designing and manufacturing long-lasting
and robust fractional HP AC motors, DC
Motors and PMDC motors, gearboxes, gear
reducers, as well as a full selection of AC and
DC parallel shaft gearmotors, right-angle
gearmotors, and brushless DC gearmotors.
A TMA Member company since 2012, they
understand and support the mission of the
TMA Education & Training Department.
Also supporting TMA Training & Education
is Chicago Mold Engineering in St Charles.
Chicago Mold Engineering’s 60,000 square
foot facility houses an engineering design
area, a state-of-the-art production plant,
office space and conference areas which
hosted the TMA January First Year Related
injection and compression molds. Since
1944, Chicago Mold Engineering has been
the leader in Thermoset and Thermoplastic
industries.
TMA will stay committed to providing
quality courses in areas most convenient
to our members. Osborne said, “It really
goes to show how our membership is just
as engaged in training opportunities as we
are in the TMA Education Department. We
are very thankful that our members open
their doors to our students.” If you would
like to host a TMA course at your facility,
please contact the Education Department
for further details at 847-825-1120.
SPOTLIGHT ON ELI
Executive development continues with session on Sales
The TMA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) continued last month
with a session on Sales. Mike Johnston, founder and President of
Impact Advisory Associates, Inc. taught the session. “Sales are one of
the most important parts of a business,” said Johnston. “It is essential
to know how to lead with the customer in mind.” Johnson covered
value-based selling, sales and operations planning, portfolio management, execution, and metrics.
Dave Dziak of Janler Corporation in Chicago found the session
especially informative: “The sales session had some of the most
relatable topics so far. It gave me perspective on how all employees,
especially owners and management, should conduct themselves
and their business.”
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The next session will focus on Leadership and Communication, with
Steve Barnhart of IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center)
as session instructor.
“It is hard to believe that ELI is almost over for our first cohort of
participants,” said Patrick Osborne, TMA Vice President of Training
and Education. “We feel the program has been extremely successful,
and look forward to the participants finishing strong with sessions on
leadership, organizational development, and finally, their capstone
projects.”
Stay tuned for monthly ELI updates. To learn more about the TMA
Executive Leadership Institute, contact the TMA Education Department at 847-825-1120. A new cohort is forming and registration is
now open for the 2014-2015 sessions.
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advancement, and are ready to deliver the
best possible solution.”
The Fred W. Buhrke Center in Arlington Heights
Education & Training
HAAS Factory Outlet Partners with TMA to
offer the most advanced training tools
With the ever evolving advancement of
technology and the increased need for
skilled employees, it is important to have
the most sought-after equipment for
training. The TMA-HAAS Factory Outlet
partnership has always ensured the highest
standard for training equipment.
HAAS Factory Outlet, located in Elk Grove
Village, Illinois is a distributor for HAAS
Automation. They are the largest machine
tool builder in the United States. HAAS
Automation manufactures a full line of CNC
vertical and horizontal machining center,
CNC lathes, rotary tables, mini mills, super
mini mills and 5c indexers.
Coupled with the excellent TMA 21st
Century Hands-on CNC Training curriculum,
the HAAS equipment marries the best of
both worlds to ensure the highest quality
of education for TMA members. Without
the HAAS equipment, the CNC curriculum
would be missing a vital part: the Hands-On
Training. Teaching with the same machines
that are used on the floor, guarantees the
success of CNC students and unparalleled TMA
training.
TMA would like to especially recognize HAAS for
the recent assignment of 6 CNC table simulators
to be used at the Fred W. Buhrke training center.
The TMA and HAAS Factory Outlet partnership is
continuing to advance manufacturing education
and training in the Chicagoland area. The
simulators allow more one-on-one time with
a machine, as they simulate the controls of a
real CNC machine. These CNC simulators will
be utilized in the 21st Century Hands-On CNC
courses that are offered at the Fred W. Buhrke
Training Center. Instructor Jack Krikorian said,
“These simulators are a great addition to the
training center. We are on the right track for
becoming the most advanced training center.”
HAAS recognizes the importance of working
with TMA to fully prepare the next generation
with the most advanced manufacturing skills.
Vice President of Training & Education Patrick
Osborne said, “ HAAS continues to advance our
program along side of us. They see the need in
HAAS not only supports the TMA Training
& Education, but also reaches out to
the community to help students cover
the costs of training through the Gene
HAAS Foundation Machining Technology
Scholarship. Ryan Houck from Peerless
Industries Inc. based in Aurora, IL, and
a student of TMA who has successfully
completed several training courses, is a
recipient of the $3,500 scholarship. Houck
stated the importance of having industry
companies believe in you: “I opened the
letter and saw that someone was willing
to help me, and it made me confident I
could achieve my goals.” TMA Training &
Education Department and HAAS stand
behind every young mind who is ready
to start a career in Manufacturing. Houck
is grateful for the help he receives; he is
planning on continuing his education with
TMA: “I was at the point in my life where I
was going to have to put my education on
hold because I didn’t have the necessary
funds to go forward with my dreams of
becoming a CNC Machinist and Programmer.
HAAS changed all that - I’m already putting
the money to good use towards TMA’s Level
2 Intermediate CNC Training course.”
TMA and HAAS encourage everyone
to become the next generation of
manufacturing experts. “HAAS is an
amazing company involved in many
national and non-profit organizations and
TMA is the finest leader in manufacturing
training I’ve ever seen. TMA is making my
dreams a reality; when I told them I was
applying for a scholarship, they gave me an
immediate recommendation to go forward.
TMA really takes care of their students
providing them with the best possible
education with experienced instructors that
are just as passionate about what they do as
the students they are teaching,” said Houck.
To learn more about the TMA training
opportunities, contact the TMA Education
Department at 847-825-1120.
Are you looking for an entry-level CNC machinist?
Later this month, TMA will graduate nine
individuals from its hands-on 21st
Century Introductory CNC training
program at the Fred W. Buhrke Training
Center
These students will exit the program with two NIMS
credentials: CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
and CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations. In
addition to TMA’s training, these students have received
extensive soft-skills training as well.
If you are interested in hiring one or more of these
students, please contact the TMA Training & Education
Department at education@TMAIllinois.org or 847-8251120.
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Events
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M AY
Crain’s
Midwest
Manufacturers Summit
American manufacturing is coming
back, but will Illinois and the rest of
Midwest share in the rebound? Guest
speakers include Mayor Rahm Emanuel
& Caralynn Nowinski from UI LABS,
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(Level 2)
Intermediate
Tr a i n i n g
20
Graduation
Theory
Come
graduating class since 2009. At The
Rosewood Restaurant, Rosemont.
5:30PM.
course will build upon topics covered
concerns in an open forum. There will a
presentation on safety risk management
this month. At TMA. 1:00PM-4:00PM.
Golf Outing at Bartlett
Hills Golf Club Sign-in
at 7:30AM, Shotgun start at 8:30AM.
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11:30AM-1:30PM.
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Basic Shop Math This
8-week course will cover
basic math concepts covered on the
Fred W. Buhrke Training Center.
shop floor. Sharpen your skills and
6:00PM-10:00PM.
prepare you for apprentice training in
the fall. At TMA. 6:30PM-9:30PM.
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2014 Manufacturing
Summit
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Platinum Series Panel
Event Join us for a panel
Join your
discussion on Growing a Successful
fellow manufacturers from across the
Business. At Cafe La Cave, Des
country to meet with legislators and
Plaines. 5:30PM-9:00PM.
advocate policies that play a critical
O p e r a t i o n s / P l a n t In Washington DC.
Managers Peer Group
and a plant tour. In Crystal Lake.
in the introductory class. At the
role in our nation’s economic growth.
To discuss plant manager issues and
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Program
J UNE
celebrate the first TMA Related Theory
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CNC
16-week intermediate
Chicago, 7:30AM-3:00PM.
Related
Corp. Join us for lunch, networking
In Bartlett. 8:30AM-3:30PM.
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Auditing
ISO9001:2008
&
Aerospace AS9100C Requirements
Owner’s Circle Dinner
& TS16949 Standard. At TMA.
Exclusively for Owners,
8:00AM-4:00PM.
Presidents & Company Executives of
our Manufacturing Members. In Orland
Park. 5:30PM-9:00PM.
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19
Internal
Regional Meeting at
Induction Heat Treating
27
Golf
Outing
at
Blackstone Country
Club Sign-in at 8:00AM, Shotgun start at
9:00AM. In Marengo. 9:00AM-3:30PM.
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Legal Matters
Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
T
he Illinois Trade Secrets Act defines a “trade secret” as:
Trade secret means information, including, but not limited to, technical or nontechnical data, a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique,
drawing, process, financial data, or list of actual or potential customers or suppliers,
that (1) is sufficiently secret to derive economic value, actual or potential, from
not being generally known to other persons who can obtain economic value from
its disclosure or use; and (2) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the
circumstances to maintain its secrecy or confidentiality.
This language is taken directly from the Illinois Trade Secrets Act (“Act”).
Recently, the Federal Court sitting in Chicago denied a former employee’s
motion to dismiss a claim against him for violations of the Act, as well as for
misappropriating trade secrets, breach of contract, and breach of his fiduciary duty. The case name is Covenant Aviation Security, LLC v. Gerald Berry.
The employee, Berry, was the president of the Plaintiff-Company, Covenant
Aviation Security, an Illinois limited liability company that provides airport
security services such as passenger, baggage, and cargo screening. According to its Complaint, Covenant has spent a great deal of time and expense
developing its screening mechanisms and securing its clients. When Berry
became the president of Covenant, he signed an executive employment
agreement, including a confidentiality clause and a restrictive covenant.
Berry eventually became an independent consultant for Covenant, but,
unbeknownst to the company, he formed a competing business of his own.
Thereafter, Covenant terminated its relationship with Berry, and he joined
a competitor company. Covenant then filed the current lawsuit against its
former employee/consultant, claiming that he has shared confidential and
proprietary information to its competitors, or “trade secrets.” Specifically,
Covenant alleged that its former employee shared profit and loss information, internal costs and overhead figures, operational information related to
its business opportunities, and specific bid and proposal information related to several airports. The Court held that the Plaintiff’s allegations were
sufficiently specific to state a cause of action against its former employee.
If true, the information shared would constitute a “trade secret” under the
Act. The Court also found that the allegations clearly established that Berry
had access to the company’s confidential and proprietary information, which
all could be useful to bid and compete against Covenant.
P. Patrick Cella, Partner at Kopon Airdo, LLC
Many TMA Members hold valuable confidential and proprietary
information, readily available for use by its employees. Much of
this information would likely qualify as “trade secrets.” Protecting such information is essential to maintain a competitive advantage against any other parties within the industry. Therefore,
it is important to create and enforce confidentiality agreements
and covenants not to compete for employees with access to this
information. Of course, drafting an enforceable non-compete and
confidentiality clause is necessary before it can ever be enforced
at a later date. Any company with valuable proprietary information available to its employees should consider such agreements
to protect its information in the event an employee leaves and
attempts to use such information for the benefit of a competitor.
Kopon Airdo, LLC, 233 South Wacker Dr., Suite 4450, Chicago, IL 60606
Main: 312-506-4450 www.koponairdo.com
New TMA Members
Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC
Wheeling, IL
www.aircraftpropeller.com
Glass Solutions, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL
www.gsichicago.com
Compass Automation
Elgin, IL
www.compass–automation.com
Microlution, Inc.
Chicago, IL
www.microlution-inc.com
ESIS Health, Safety and Environmental
Chicago, IL
www.esis.com
Spot Migration
Chicago, IL
www.spotmigration
Frain Industries
Carol Stream, IL
www.fraingroup.com
TWR Service Corp.
Schaumburg, IL
www.twrservice.com
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Wintrust / Schaumburg Bank & Trust
Schaumburg, IL
www.wintrust.com
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Meet a Member
TMA Joins the National Manufacturing
Energy Cooperative
TMA strives to increase member benefits through partnership
T
he National Manufacturing Energy
Cooperative (“NMEC”) is the largest
independent manufacturing and industrial
energy cooperative in the U.S. whereby
members join to have their electric and natural
gas professionally managed at the wholesale
level. As a member association of NMEC, TMA
members are able to bypass the minimum spend
requirement to participate ($1 million in annual
energy spend).
NMEC is managed by a highly experienced
energy risk management team from the top tier
investment banks and energy firms in the U.S.
Utilizing its proprietary energy platform and
market analytics, NMEC manages members’
electric and natural gas needs incorporating a
comprehensive energy risk management plan
with the mission to maximize energy savings
opportunities and to minimize market risk over time.
Large energy users recognize they do not have the
experience, time, resources or tools to cost
effectively manage their energy price risk over time.
Let NMEC’s core competency become your
competitive advantage.
To learn more about joining NMEC, please contact
Paul Rudewick at paul.rudewick@nmenergycoop.com
or visit http://www.nmenergycoop.com/.
Human Resource Tips by: Karla Dobbeck, PHR - Human Resouces Techniques
Child Labor Law Review
As summer approaches, many manufacturing
employers will be looking to high school students
to fill in for vacationing employees. Before you do,
please be aware that both federal and state laws
dictate hours of work and types of jobs that can be
performed by children under 18 years of age.
According to US Department of Labor regulations,
workers who are under 18 years of age may NOT
work in the following environments or positions.
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Manufacturing and storing of explosives
Driving or helping on a motor vehicle
Coal Mining and other types of mining
Power-driven woodworking machines
Power-driven metal forming, punching and shearing
machines
Power-driven circular saws, band saws and guillotine shears
Meat packing, processing or power-driven slicing
Power-driven bakery machines
Power-driven paper product machines
Manufacturing of brick and related products
Wrecking, demolition and ship breaking operations
Roofing operations
Excavation Operations
Exposes workers to radioactive substances and to ionizing
radiations.
In Illinois, additional rules apply. If employing
workers who are under 18, parental permission
and/or work permits and job descriptions may
also be required. If the applicant is under 16, more
rules, including hours of work, apply. A Child Labor
poster may also be required. Check with the IL
Dept. of Labor at 312/793-2804 to learn more or
contact HRT to receive a free FAQ on the subject.
Also, many business insurance policies prevent
employers from hiring individuals who are under
18 years of age. Be sure to check with your
Business Liability Insurance Carrier and Workers’
Compensation Insurance Carrier to see if your
policies allow ‘under 18’ employment!
Finally, check your employment application to
see if it asks if applicants are 18 years or older.
Although asking the age of an applicant would be
inappropriate and could lead to charges of age
discrimination, asking if an applicant is at least 18
is perfectly acceptable.
If you have any questions, contact Karla Dobbeck at
karlad@hrtechniques.biz or 847-289-4504.
sgm precision
SGM Precision is an AS91002009, Rev. C and
ISO9001:2008 certified
company that specializes in
the machining of plastic, nonmetallic, and metal
components for many
industries. In business for 70
years, SGM is unique in its
ability to machine multiple
types of material to their
customers’ demanding
specifications. SGM is one of a
few companies that not only
machines metals like Inconel
and Hastelloy, but is also
capable of machining
thermoset materials as G-10,
G-11 and phenolics. SGM
Prescision is also a master
distributor of thermoset
materials allowing them to cut
material costs vs. traditional
machine shops.
A special thank you to SGM
Precision’s Ambassador
company, Roberts Swiss Inc.
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