Makers wanted
Manufacturing is the creation of new products, either from raw materials or components. It’s all about producing things which go on to help people live their lives.
Manufacturing jobs are increasingly coming back to the U.S., providing millions of Americans with employment opportunities that have not been available in decades. We are fortunate to have a great deal of manufacturing happening right here in the greater St. Louis region.
In manufacturing, you know exactly how your work matters. The products you create are real. They’re tangible. You can look at them and know precisely what their impact is. Plus, the industry is so vast that you could be making anything – from wires and cables, to plastic toys, or even airplane parts. You can actually say, “I made that!”
Available Courses
True Manufacturing
When you work at True Manufacturing, you are part of a world-class company. Students in this program will learn how to touch-up the interior and exterior of refrigeration units, identify refrigeration unit parts, use air and power tools, and perform subassembly and kitting tasks.
Students will participate in class presentations, discussions, and hands-on training activities. Coursework will be completed at the Skills Center, thanks to a generous donation of replica classroom equipment and supplies from True Manufacturing.
Upon successful completion and hiring, students will begin careers as part of a production team that manufactures the highest quality commercial refrigeration equipment in the world.
Emerson
Emerson Electric Co., founded in 1890, is a global technology and engineering company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company provides innovative solutions across a wide range of industries.
Students will participate in class presentations, discussions, and hands-on training activities on the Emerson campus in St. Louis. They will learn to build kits, stock lines, pack/unpack materials, and prepare shipments in preparation to work as Shop Assistants.
Upon successful program completion, graduates will join a legacy firm that continues to drive progress and innovation in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Watlow
For 100 years, Watlow has been solving the world’s toughest and most important thermal problems. Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers, and supporting software.
Students will participate in class presentations, discussions, and hands-on training activities on the Skills Center campus in St. Peters and then on the Emerson campus in St. Louis. They will learn to use an electronic sewing machine, sew by hand, read schematics and drawings, cut materials using a laser cutter, and perform basic math in preparation to work as Operators.
Upon successful program completion, graduates will join a St. Louis manufacturing icon firm that continues to enriches lives through inspired innovation.
Didion Orf Recycling
Didion Orf Recycling is a certified R2v3/RIOS electronics and metals recycler. The company strictly complies with federal, state, and local regulations for electronics and data handling. Their commitment extends to promoting healthy, safe, and sustainable recycling practices.
All training will be held on-site at the Didion Orf plant in St. Peters, Missouri.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will permanently join the Didion Orf team as full-time Dismantlers.
Cambridge Air Solutions
Cambridge Air Solutions is an industry-leading HVAC firm committed to enriching lives through the design, manufacture and application of commercial and industrial space heating, ventilation and evaporative cooling products. Training and employment will take place at the company’s location in Chesterfield.
This program is unique in that students will train on-site at the company while also working full time as Maintenance Technicians. Students will learn pre-assembly tasks, paint prep, and assembly skills as well as the tenets of Lean Manufacturing, safety guidelines, and how to use various hand and power tools.
Upon successful program completion, students will permanently join a team known for its continuous improvement, respectful culture, and activities that enrich life beyond the work floor.