Manufacturing Day in Effingham (2019)

The Effingham county manufacturing day was held on October 3, 2019. Students, teachers and counselors from area schools attended the event. Local manufacturers, including nyb, hosted tours for all interested participants. Several dozen students toured the nyb facilities. Glen Todd started with a brief introduction of what nyb fabricates and its' operations. James Smith and Jay Amberg conducted tours throughout the facility. While touring, students spent time with Teresa Tabbert learning the CNC machining operations (left picture). Ben Ruholl helped to explain the laser operations (right picture).Rob Werner educated them on robot operations, and Fred Finn and Mike Morrison demonstrated welding operations. Students were given a great opportunity to see manufacturing jobs in their hometown.