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You’ve been in your current assignment for awhile now, and you’re really happy. The work itself is great and you really enjoy your colleagues. Unfortunately, your contract is about to end, but you’re hoping to extend it.  Talking to your boss about a contract extension might feel intimidating, but you can do it. Here’s some advice… Read more »

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Searching for a new job is a very time-consuming activity, so you might be tempted to cut corners and skip writing cover letters — especially if submitting one is optional. While this might save you time, it won’t get you hired.   A cover letter is another chance to sell yourself to the hiring manager. Passing up this opportunity… Read more »

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Temp employees are only with your company for a limited engagement, but during that time, they’re part of your team. You might not think it makes sense to invest your time and energy into getting to know them, but failing to do so is a major disservice to your organization.  You can learn a lot… Read more »

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Being the boss of a manufacturing company is a very rewarding position, but it comes with a lot of weight. Every move you make impacts both individual employees and the company as a whole. This is something you take very seriously. Part of being an outstanding leader is doing your best to stay informed. Here’s… Read more »

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Worker safety is a topic that can’t be ignored. In 2016, 5,190 workers were killed on the job — an average of more than 99 deaths per week or more than 14 per day — according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The last thing you want is for one of your team members… Read more »

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It’s been a busy year, but chances are, things have slowed down a bit now that the year is coming to a close. Each month, the manufacturing recruiters at Premium Staffing, Inc. offer multiple pieces of HR advice tailored to manufacturing and engineering managers, because running a business is hard work. Your hectic schedule probably… Read more »

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Hand-held and power tools are the cause of eight percent of accidents involving their misuse or failure. These tools are widely used in virtually every industry. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) addresses hand and power tools in standards for general industry as well as shipyard equipment, marine terminals and the construction business…. Read more »

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In the event of an emergency evacuation, it’s vitally important that you’re prepared. Your comprehensive plan must meet requirements for design and construction set by the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Exit routes must be located as far away from each other as practical in case one is blocked by fire, smoke or… Read more »

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Would you like to build more units per month? Enhance your production flexibility to manufacture smaller product combinations in lower volumes? Factory automation can be a cost-effective ad resource-efficient solution to many of today’s complex assembly challenges. Thanks to smarter and more dexterous robots, more lights-out manufacturing has become feasible. A growing number of plants… Read more »

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On an average day, about 200 fires break out in U.S. workplaces. Annually, fires at work kill 200 people and injure more than 5,000 others. Fires cost American businesses in excess of $2 billion a year. Among common unsafe practices that result in fire emergencies are: Electrical issues: Frayed wires, plugs or cords; circuit overloads,… Read more »