Tag: upskilling
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...
Businesses live and die by the quality of their products. So, reducing or eliminating defects, errors and inefficiencies is mission critical. At Zekelman Industries, new smart manufacturing technologies are transforming quality assurance (QA) in steel pipe and tube manufacturing to boost product quality and also ensure that customers obtain prod...
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...
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major digital transformation, and with it comes a huge demand for skilled workers. One shocking stat: By 2030, there may be up to 2.1 million unfilled jobs in the sector. And there’s a great opportunity on the horizon for job seekers. Zekelman Industries (ZI) is building a pipeline of skilled talent b...
