What is Makers and Fixers?
Jorge Montiel Aguilar
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Jorge Montiel Aguilar
I used to work for a company that did work for Snap-on. Their facility burned down. They rebuilt and expanded and during that change, I was laid off. After speaking to a truck driver from that company, he told me that Snap-on Milwaukee was hiring. The next day, I went there, I didn’t fill it out online, I just walked in and talked to someone about a job. My favorite thing to do is get out work that needs to get out. For example, when something is “hot”, for me, I like to get those jobs out first. It brings me a different kind of joy to take out the work. I like the recognition, for me, it’s a big part, so when someone appreciates your doing a good job, that means a lot. I consider heat treat to be the backbone of the company. If the heat treat isn’t running, there is nothing to send to the customer. A lot of people can’t handle the heat, especially in the summer. A lot of things can go wrong. You always have to be careful, one mistake can cause a big problem. What would I tell to someone getting into the career? For anyone who would like to get into heat treatment, just try it! You have nothing to lose, and you’re going to learn something not a lot of people know how to do. I’ve brought 6 people into this field, family and friends.
Heat Treat Machine Operator at Snap-on
Milwaukee, WI
Aubrey Clutter
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I used to work for a company that did work for Snap-on. Their facility burned down. They rebuilt and expanded and during that change, I was laid off. After speaking to a truck driver from that company, he told me that Snap-on Milwaukee was hiring. The next day, I went there, I didn’t fill it out online, I just walked in and talked to someone about a job. My favorite thing to do is get out work that needs to get out. For example, when something is “hot”, for me, I like to get those jobs out first. It brings me a different kind of joy to take out the work. I like the recognition, for me, it’s a big part, so when someone appreciates your doing a good job, that means a lot. I consider heat treat to be the backbone of the company. If the heat treat isn’t running, there is nothing to send to the customer. A lot of people can’t handle the heat, especially in the summer. A lot of things can go wrong. You always have to be careful, one mistake can cause a big problem. What would I tell to someone getting into the career? For anyone who would like to get into heat treatment, just try it! You have nothing to lose, and you’re going to learn something not a lot of people know how to do. I’ve brought 6 people into this field, family and friends.
Aubrey Clutter
Aviation Student at WSU Tech
Wichita, Kansas
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Makers and Fixers in the manufacturing industry are essential to our society as they produce the goods that support our everyday lives - from food and medicine to automobiles, aircraft, and countless other products. Their work forms the backbone of our local, national, and global economies. Without their expertise and dedication, many industries would struggle to function, highlighting the critical value they bring to our communities.
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During October, National Manufacturing Month, we celebrated our Makers and Fixers, who are the backbone of the industry.
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Industry Highlight:
Murphy, nc
louisville, ky
Elizabethton, TN
milwaukee, wi
Kevin Diaz
Jim Meador
Rob Deeney
Peggy Gaier
john muigai
Tom clayman
nushrat ahmed
Nathan Duddy
Snap-on partners with organizations vital to the manufacturing industry.
Learn more about some of them below.
National Association of Manufacturers
The Manufacturing Institute
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Manufacturers Alliance
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