Tag: career advancement
Jessica Wells has been a kindergarten teacher, a transmission builder, and a dental hygienist. Now she’s the ultrasonic tester and floater at Atlas Tube, a company of Zekelman Industries. Why all the career changes? “I didn’t want to do one thing for the rest of my lif...
Teresa Johnson is proud to buy American. In fact, it’s even part of her job. As a veteran buyer for Atlas Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, Johnson focuses on sourcing domestically made products for the company’s Alabama and Arkansas factories. “American products...
Chris Vadala was wired to be an electrician. The third-generation electrician grew up watching his dad climb the ranks from entry-level to a top spot at Zekelman’s Wheatland Tube facility in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. When he launched his career, Vadala didn't immediately join his dad on the factory floor. First, he took a detour into the restau...
The landscape of the American labor market is changing. In the manufacturing sector, the median age of workers is now above 44 years. Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing workforce is age 55 or older, a demographic reality that signals an upcoming labor shortage for the industry as Baby Boomers re...
Obtaining a college degree is a life goal for many. But with the cost of higher education climbing, it can be a challenging one to achieve without financial assistance. For aspiring college grads, tuition reimbursement offers a chance to build skills they can leverage for career advancement, without piling on debt. Research shows that an overwhe...
When Dave Campbell started his manufacturing internship at Zekelman Industries’ Sharon Tube 22 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that it would lead him on a decades-long career journey in the manufacturing industry. “I was very fortunate to grow my career at Zekelm...
Starting a new job can be daunting. You’re navigating an unfamiliar environment, learning new things every day and trying to quickly establish yourself. On top of all that, you also want to prove to everyone that you can do your job well. At Zekelman Industries...
A factory isn't just a structure filled with metal and machinery — it's a beating heart that breathes life into a community. From creating jobs to career opportunities to economic growth, Zekelman Industries can attest to how a factory can become a catalyst for change in 18 locations across North America....
Employee stress is at an all-time high — again. Forty-four percent of employees around the world report they are stressed at their job every day, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report. That...
Feel like you’re constantly starting over at different companies? You’re not alone. More companies are struggling to retain employees, leading to high employee turnover that slows productivity and lowers employee morale. That’s why Zekelman Industries (ZI) gives teammates reasons to stay, with unmatched growth and career advancement...
