Robinson Metal, Inc., has expanded its capabilities as a metal fabricator in an era of tight labor markets with consistent capital investments and attention to workforce development through on-site metal fabrication training.
Its two northeastern Wisconsin facilities compete for quality workers in a region that features low unemployment rates and a high number of competitors in the metal fabrication industry. "We have seen a 35% increase in our employee count over the past three years despite this heavy competition," said a company spokesperson.
Robinson Metal continually invests in equipment and other plant assets that enhance its capabilities as a metal fabricator in Wisconsin. This includes machinery purchases as well as updated coating capabilities in house to control quality and delivery.
"Robinson Metal is a national leader among pressure vessel manufacturing companies and other niches within its scope of services," said the spokesperson. "The acquisition of two divisions (Product Handling Concepts and Gas Trailer) as well as expansion into our facility in Manitowoc, WI, put further pressure on workforce recruitment and development efforts," said the spokesperson.
"Our Fab & Machine division, which is a foundational segment of our business as a metal fabricator, is where the idea of an internal training cell first came to the surface in 2017," continued the spokesperson. "Derek Ouradnik, Project Manager, has been instrumental in creating on-site training opportunities for our employees to learn new skills or refine existing skills without having to leave campus."
Ouradnik moved into the role of training coordinator and developed a curriculum called Robinson 101. These training modules include sections on blueprint reading, understanding the production schedule, welding skills, as well as soft skill development.
For more information contact:
Robinson Metal, Inc.
1740 Eisenhower Drive
De Pere, WI 54115
920-494-7411
customerservice@robinsonmetal.com
www.robinsonmetal.com