Manufacturing Month 2023

The School to Career program had an exciting October celebrating National Manufacturing Day and Month 2023!

We successfully organized Friday Facility bus tours and Virtual Manufacturing Spotlight career events, giving high school students from Hillsboro, Banks, and Vernonia School Districts a chance to explore modern American manufacturing and discover local career opportunities.

During the month, eight manufacturers hosted Friday Facility bus tours, including Applied Materials, Davis Tools, Edwards Vacuum, Epson Portland, Inc., GK Machine, Jireh Semiconductor, Ramsay Signs, and Reser’s Fine Foods. Additionally, Intel and Twist Bioscience held engaging virtual spotlight presentations.

We look forward to rescheduling tours later this school year with JSR Micro, Meta Fab, Qorvo, and Vision Plastics for additional exciting student experiences!

The manufacturing tours were an incredible source of inspiration for students, providing them with hands-on experience in various technologies and career paths within the industry. These tours offered insights into different types of manufacturers, which demonstrated how STEM and STEAM subjects are applied in the real world, making them an essential stepping stone for students to explore and pursue their future educational and career paths.

Something that I hadn’t considered before the facility tour was that you could work in manufacturing without having to go to college as long as you have the experience and willingness to learn.

K.L. ~ Century High School student

October 20, 2023

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Watch Virtual 2021 Manufacturing Events

Open to all Oregon Students!

LAM Research October 1st, 2021 9:00AM-10:30AM

Kickoff Manufacturing Month with our Presenting Sponsor!  Do the Bunny Suit Challenge!

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PCC Manufacturing October 5th,2021 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Learn about PCC’s On-Ramp Program and other educational opportunities.

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Applied Materials October 6th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Vision Plastics October 12th, 2021 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Metafab Inc. October 12th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Davis Tool October 14th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

JSR Micro Inc. October 19th, 2021 10:00AM – 11:00AM

GK Machine October 19th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

HIS Innovations Group October 20th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Edwards Vacuum October 27th, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Tok America October 28th, 2021 10:00AM – 11:00AM

2021 Scholarship Winners:

Congratulations to the winners!

Student Scholarship Winners:

Teacher Scholarship Winners:

Our Presenting Sponsor:

LAM Research

As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, Lam Research is a fundamental enabler of the silicon roadmap. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Our innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services allow chipmakers to build smaller, faster, and better performing electronic devices. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, a strong values-based culture, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation, enabling our customers to shape the future.

LAM Website

LAM Career Opportunities

Applied Materials

Applied Materials manufactures semiconductors equipment.

Applied Material’s Website

Applied Material’s Career Opportunities

Vision Plastics

Vision Plastics manufactures custom injection Molded parts & assemblies.

Vision Plastics Website

Vision Plastics Career Opportunities

MetaFab

MetaFab manufactures precision sheet metal.

Edward's Vacuums

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.

Edward’s Website

Edward’s Career Opportunities

GK Machine, Inc.

GK Machine manufactures agricultural and industrial equipment

GK Machine Website

GK Machine Career Opportunities

Jireh Semiconductor

Jireh manufactures power semiconductors.

NW Polymers

NW Polymers manufactures polyurethane parts for industrial machinery.

NW Polymer’s Website

Davis Tool Inc.

Davis Tools is a leading contracting manufacturing company.

Davis Tool’s Website

Davis Tools Career Opportunities

HIS Oregon

HIS Oregon manufactures stainless steel components and systems.

HIS Website

HIS Career Opportunities

Intel Corporation

Intel Corporation manufactures semiconductor chips and is the developer of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers.

Intel Website

Intel Career Opportunities

JSR Micro Materials Innovation

JSR Micro manufactures lean chemical solutions for semiconductors.

JSR Website

JSR Career Opportunities

Qualified Production & Development

Qualified Production manufactures specialty Assemblies for Life-science and Semiconductor Industries.

Qualified Production’s Website

Qualified Production’s Career Opportunities

Portland Community College, Willow Creek Center

PCC offers a no-cost On-Ramp class to help students learn about manufacturing opportunities and connect to PCC programs.

PCC On-Ramp Website

TOK America

Tok manufactures high-purity chemical agents used mainly in photolithography processes in the field of
semiconductors.

Tok America Website

Tok America Career Opportunities

Learn more about participating manufacturers!

GK Machine

EMPLOYMENT: GK Machine, in Donald Oregon is looking for people who love to create and build machines to join our manufacturing team. Competitive wages, good benefits and a great working environment. Fabricators/Welders Certified welders Weld test Stainless Steel Fabricators Certified welders Weld test Mechanical Repair Mechanical experience Laser Operator CNC experience 1-2 years CNC General Laborers Training available Front Counter Sales Customer Service exp. Press Brake Operator CNC experience 1 year CNC Painter & Paint Prep Training available Shipping/Receiving Training available Greenhouse Assembly Training available Mechanical & Electrical Assembly Mechanical experience CNC Machinist CNC experience 2 year cert. Sales Support Staff Sales/CS experience Administration/Finance Admin/Fin experience Varies by position Engineer Training available 4 year degree.

BENEFITS: Health Care, Retirement Savings, Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Retirement & Financial Benefits 401K Employer Matching $10,000 of paid life insurance for each employee Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Optional Long Term Disability benefits Optional Life and Accidental Death Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 hours of paid time off after 90 days Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after and Christmas Day.

EDUCATION: Many position at GK Machine do not require special education or training while other positions require certification or training in a specific area of study. For example, welders can qualify by providing previous work experienced or a 2-year certificate program. At GK Machine, we have all fabrication applicants complete a weld-test to ensure they can read prints, provide specific welding examples and have basic understanding of safety protocols.

RESUME AND INTERVIEW: Applicants may view current job openings and apply directly on the www.gkmachine.com website. Many jobs at GK Machine are also advertised on Indeed.com. Applicants may also apply from the Indeed website. Applications are reviewed by HR and if determined that all basic requirements are met, are then sent to the department manager for review and possible interview selection. Once the manager selects applicants for interviews, GK Machine’s HR department will call and email the applicant for their availability for an interview. After the interview, the manager can make an offer to a new employee. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required documents, testing and passing a pre-employment drug screen. See interviews with current employees: Interview (1), Interview (2) 

Intel Corporation

This Manufacturing Day, Intel in Oregon is proud to connect with our local Hillsboro community to share that we are hiring! This year, our CEO announced IDM 2.0, Intel’s growth strategy with a renewed focus on manufacturing, innovation and product leadership. We are growing—and there has never been a more exciting time to be in the manufacturing and semiconductor industries in Oregon!

We are hiring Manufacturing technicians for our Hillsboro location. Intel’s technicians work in state-of-the-art facilities and use some of the world’s most advanced equipment to create the next generation of products.

Intel’s operations in Oregon are Intel’s largest concentration of facilities and talent in the world. Intel Oregon offers a state-of the-art wafer fabrication development and manufacturing campus dedicated to Intel® chip designs and processes. It is also home to the world’s first 300 mm Research and Pathfinding Laboratory, where employees develop silicon technologies that are two to three generations ahead of Intel’s current manufacturing processes.

Intel Hillsboro is home to Logic Technology Development, Components Research, and Design and Technology Solutions groups. These groups hire primarily PhDs and are responsible for developing the world’s most advanced integrated circuit technologies and designing key components of microprocessor products. We provide high-skill, high-paying jobs, and recruit from local Oregon colleges.

We have continued strong in 2020 with the expansion of our Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro, which is well underway, with more than 3,000 electricians, pipe fitters, welders and other trade workers supporting the construction, with billions invested since 2019.  The construction is a multi-year project and we have made good progress through 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021.

Intel has helped position Washington County as the center of Oregon’s growing technology industry with a vast network of suppliers and contractors to support operations locally. Unlike most U.S. technology companies; Intel operates the majority of its manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.

We also care a lot about the communities we are in. After all, we don’t just work here, we live here too. Investing in education and promoting broad economic development initiatives, to working hand-in-hand with neighbors, Intel has long been committed to applying technology and the talents of our employees to broaden access to opportunity and be an asset to our community.

Intel knows that when our employees are happy, our business thrives. That’s why we offer a rich package that includes paid sabbaticals, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, compressed work week and more.

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be in the semiconductor industry. The digitization of everything continues to accelerate, creating a vast growth opportunity for us and our customers across core and emerging business areas,” said CEO Pat Gelsinger

Interested in joining us? Check out our careers page at intel.com/jobs!

Vision Plastics

Vision Plastics, Inc. is a leader in the Injection Molding Industry with a reputation for superior quality and service. We strive to provide our customers with quality parts manufactured to exacting specifications at a reasonable cost; delivered on time; and backed by superior customer service and support.

Our employees are our most important and valuable resource. That’s why at Vision, our employees take pride in a safe working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. Each day, Vision employees can develop skills and make an impact at work. Does this sound like a working environment where you would thrive? If so, we invite you to learn more about our career opportunities and join us in making Vision a great place to work.

Interested in learning more about School to Career? We would love to talk with you!
Please contact School to Career Director, Karen Donaldson at 503.726.2150
or by email KarenD@WCChamber.org