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06/18/2010
The 38th Annual NTMA/NIMS National Apprentice Competition was hosted for the second year in a row by the NTMA Indiana Chapter and Ivy Tech Community College.
Regional champions from around the U.S. competed June 9-12 to determine the “Best of the Best” in an intense competition involving projects in lathe, mill, precision grinding, and a comprehensive exam.
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) metalworking standards are used as one of the qualifying requirements. Each Regional Champion had to successfully complete the online exam for the NIMS Machining Level I: Measurement, Materials, and Safety credential. As part of the NIMS sponsorship, the registration and testing fees were waived and each employer received a $100 NIMS Credentialing Scholarship.
And, the winners are …
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| Employer: Hamill Manufacturing Co., Trafford, PA |
| Chapter: Pittsburgh |
As employer of the first place champion, Hamill Manufacturing Company will receive the GRAND PRIZE, sponsored by GF AgieCharmilles for the 20th consecutive year. Depending on the package chosen, the total value of the grand prize can total up to $100,000.
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| Employer: Rochester Manufacturing, Wellington, OH |
| Chapter: Cleveland |
Scott Frombaugh placed first in the optional customized CNC assessment, winning a 365-day unlimited access subscription donated by ToolingU. This subscription will allow Scott to further his education with access to over 400 manufacturing classes online.
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| Employer: Six Sigma, Inc., Louisville, KY |
| Chapter: Kentuckiana |
In addition to plaques, trophies, cash, and a variety of measuring instruments and hand tools, each contestant received a wooden tool chest from H. Gerstner & Son, a copy of the “Machinery’s Handbook” 28th Toolbox and CD-Rom Editions donated by Industrial Press, Inc..
The National competition is supported by donations of cash and merchandise, as well as fees from each finalist’s chapter or sponsoring employer. Each year we receive the generous support and selfless, behind-the-scenes efforts from NTMA Chapters and members, organizations, schools, individuals, vendors, and local businesses from across the country to make this annual competition possible and a success as well. NTMA and the Indiana Chapter, NTMA would like to thank our sponsors from this year’s competition:
GF AgieCharmilles – GRAND PRIZE
ToolingU
H. Gerstner & Sons, Inc.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Industrial Press
Philadelphia/Delaware Valley, NTMA
Rock River Valley, NTMA
NTMF
PMF
Ceramic Circle:
Major Tool & Machine, Inc.
Overton Industries
Plano Machine & Instrument Inc.
Manager Circle:
Ivy Tech Community College
Sattler Companies, Inc.
Journeyman Circle:
Fredon Corp.
Haggard & Stocking Industrial Supplies
Numerical Productions, Inc.
Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA
Apprentice Circle:
Ahaus Tool and Engineering
Anchor Danly
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling
Cleveland Chapter NTMA
Draper Manufacturing
MAG Giddings & Lewis
Michiana Chapter NTMA
MSC Industrial Supply Co., Inc.
Northwestern PA NTMA
Rochester Tooling & Machining Association
Wire Cut Technologies
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