Pinnacle Co-sponsors EDGE Training Program With the State of Michigan
Pinnacle co-sponsors EDGE (Employee Development Guide to Electronics) training program with the State of Michigan to cultivate skilled employees in the field of electronic manufacturing. Using private funds supplemented by a grant distributed through The Skilled Trades Training Fund by the Michigan WDA, Pinnacle is developing a multi-faceted program designed to elevate the skill level of each direct labor employee. EDGE training topics include but are not limited to:
- IPC certification
- Position cross-training (SMT, Through Hole, Wave, Receiving, Shipping, Kitting, Mechanical Assembly)
- Advanced SMT training
- ESD compliance
- Safety
- Introduction to Lean 5s
Developing these skills with current direct labor staff and new arrivals makes Pinnacle agile, competitive, and able to deliver outstanding value to customers while creating an in-demand, skilled labor force in the State of Michigan!