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STUFF Made in Connecticut 2019

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F a l l 2 0 1 9 • S T U F F 6 1 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m We are working with many customers on coming up with sustainable shipping options rather than using disposable containers. We are a small company with many opportunities for growth and education. We are a high-speed, progressive stamping company that utilizes progressive dies, CNC machining, wire EDM machines and four-slide machines. We pride ourselves in providing quality product, holding tight tolerances, meeting critical on-time deliveries and providing excellent customer service. We take innovation to the next level while working with customers on R&D projects and troubleshooting. "The stigma of manufacturing being a 'factory' job is not correct! Many believe machine shops are old or dying, when in fact most are innovative and provide opportunities for long-term careers." www.MarionMfg.net Address: 1675 Reinhard Rd., Cheshire, CT Full-time employees: 24 Year founded: 1946 President: Douglas Johnson Check us out on social media! Marion Manufacturing Company @marionmfgco @Marionmfg linkedin.com/company/the-marion-manufacturing-company-inc- C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Examples include electrodes, terminals, housing units, assemblies, fasteners, disks and washers. For one of our clients, we recently began providing parts for a disposable medical kit used in emergency situations. We also make a clip used to clip emergency lights onto life jackets used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Aerospace, automotive, medical, telecommunications and commercial industries. Power press machine operators; quality inspectors; tool and die makers; tool setters; CNC machine operators/ programmers; and shipping/receiving personnel. Marion has an apprenticeship program which includes tool setters, tool and die makers, and quality inspectors. We continually work with Naugatuck Community College and local technical high schools, to get students in for apprenticeships. We also host multiple events throughout the year and invite students in for job-shadowing events and facility tours. Educational reimbursement; apprenticeship programs that work with students' schedules; and paid training. We are active in organizations such as the United Way of Greater Waterbury. We help support the local food banks, employment programs, and shelters, and are associated with the Palace Theater and Connecticut Community Foundation. We also support local business associations, such as the Smaller Manufacturers Association. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S W H Y U S ? M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M POSITION: Quality Manager AGE: 31 SCHOOL: Central Connecticut State University YEARS AT COMPANY: 5 Katie Barry P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S New technology has allowed our inspectors to complete their inspections with accuracy and efficiency, giving them a chance to learn a new skill set.

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