The companies we get to tour, listed below, offer many types of positions with great potential for advancement. Tour, learn about high demand careers, discover the manufactured goods that local employers are creating today, the latest technology that’s being used, and the important research being done to benefit everyone!
VIDEO: Learn more about Advancing the Future Manufacturing Tours.
REGISTER by October 10 for any of the tours below at: http://mhsap.marion-isd.org, (Log in > click Student Info > Students > Field Trips & Activities: Register)
Questions? Contact: Christina Anderson, canderson@marion-isd.org
MHSAP CAREER CLUB TOURS:
Williamsburg
Manufacturing
408 Maplewood Ave., Williamsburg
Tuesday, October 11
https://www.magna.com/
A leading manufacturer of metal components for the automotive industry, Williamsburg Manufacturing employs welders, production operators, forklift operators, tool and die makers, maintenance technicians, robotic technicians, laser technicians, quality assurance personnel, and more.
Amana Farms,
Methane Digester
2595 F15 Blvd. • Marengo
Tuesday, October 11
https://youtu.be/mup_gRGnxKE
Amana Farms is using cattle manure from their 4,000 head herd to produce methane, which powers generators and generates electricity. We will tour the anaerobic digester which currently produces green energy and quality fertilizer for Amana’s large crop production.
Freund-Vector
675 44th St. • Marion
Wednesday, October 12
www.freund-vector.com
A local manufacturing company, Freund-Vector designs and manufactures products for pharmaceutical, food, automotive and pyrotechnics industries. We’ll tour the facility, learn about the company and gain an understanding of upcoming job opportunities in the industry.
Barnes Manufacturing
310 35th St. • Marion
Wednesday, October 12
barnesmfg.com
Barnes Manufacturing offers a design to delivery philosophy for customers. Their location offers machining, fabrication, assembly, paint, and metalizing. Learn a little about the history of manufacturing, running a small business and current job and job training opportunities.
ESCO Group
3450 3rd St. • Marion
Wednesday, October 12
theescogroup.com
ESCO Group is an Automation, Electrical, and Instrumentation (A.E.I.) professional services company who provides a large variety of services in Electrical Construction, Plant Services, Automation and Control Systems, Enterprise Solutions, Electrical Engineering and Design, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, IR Testing, and Electrical Safety Training and Consultation. Learn about the industry, training and anticipated job openings.
Shive Hattery
2839 Northgate Dr. • Iowa City
Thursday, October 13
www.shive-hattery.com
Shive Hattery provides architecture, engineering, surveying and other skills for clients. They employ structural, civil and wastewater engineers; architects, landscape architects, interior designers and other professionals. We’ll learn about the business and discuss current and expected job opportunities.
Heartland Goodwill Industries - Oil Packaging Plant
3800 2nd St. • Coralville
Thursday, October 13
www.goodwillheartland.org
youtube.com/watch?v=gcAXkTD4Sm8
Goodwill’s oil packaging plant uses state of the art equipment and technology to package food grade oil. While providing job training opportunities, the plant supplies customers such as the US Department of Agriculture. Learn more about an Iowa company’s role in supplying food aid around the world.