Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 Very cool..... https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/mordern-and-productive-new-plant-opens-in-grayling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted April 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 Thanks Trump. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) Good for the surrounding communities and business . Rentals are sky high and very scarce . Lake State railroad will do well with inbound / outbound product. Did you catch that over 50% of the job applicants cannot pass a background check / drug screen ?? The plant is still short of people to work. Side note , the long empty Chief Hotel in downtown Grayling is going to be finally torn down . A new $ 8-10 million hotel convention center will replace it . Edited April 17, 2019 by hwytohell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 5 hours ago, hwytohell said: Good for the surrounding communities and business . Rentals are sky high and very scarce . Lake State railroad will do well with inbound / outbound product. Did you catch that over 50% of the job applicants cannot pass a background check / drug screen ?? The plant is still short of people to work. Side note , the long empty Chief Hotel in downtown Grayling is going to be finally torn down . A new $ 8-10 million hotel convention center will replace it . Not surprised about the background/drug screen thing....there are some real beauties out there! Seriously though it's great for that region and Grayling in particular....have always liked that town for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezusXR8 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Heard a meijer distribution center was going in Grayling too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Manufacturing is good for everyone who likes a great quality of life. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 The Malpass Family has done so much for East Jordan for decades and this new foundry near Elmira is state of the art. https://www.petoskeynews.com/featured-pnr/production-start-nears-for-ej-s-new-foundry/article_bc62e930-b9ed-52a5-a586-5a37c4e6d04e.html You’ll find their manhole covers around the world and they continue to innovate. https://www.ejco.com/am/en/index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I've done a fair bit of work in various OSB plants, its pretty cool to see the entire operation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 50 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: The Malpass Family has done so much for East Jordan for decades and this new foundry near Elmira is state of the art. https://www.petoskeynews.com/featured-pnr/production-start-nears-for-ej-s-new-foundry/article_bc62e930-b9ed-52a5-a586-5a37c4e6d04e.html You’ll find their manhole covers around the world and they continue to innovate. https://www.ejco.com/am/en/index I have one in my driveway. The metal dimple things they put in on the crosswalks for the blind also say EJIW on them. Ever check out that Moran iron works in Onaway? They make some cool stuff there. They built a boat for mackinaw island and they’re building one for pictured rocks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, Edmo said: I have one in my driveway. The metal dimple things they put in on the crosswalks for the blind also say EJIW on them. Ever check out that Moran iron works in Onaway? They make some cool stuff there. They built a boat for mackinaw island and they’re building one for pictured rocks. I have never been there but have always heard good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, Edmo said: I have one in my driveway. The metal dimple things they put in on the crosswalks for the blind also say EJIW on them. Ever check out that Moran iron works in Onaway? They make some cool stuff there. They built a boat for mackinaw island and they’re building one for pictured rocks. If you look at all of those blue and white tour boats at Navy pier, they are all refurbished Mackinaw boats. I was a boat engineer for that tour company when I first got out of the Navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnloverxtreme2 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: I've done a fair bit of work in various OSB plants, its pretty cool to see the entire operation. years ago i was in fort st. john working on some machinery and got a tour of the mill. you are right. but what ever the fuck you do, dont say plywood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Woodtick said: If you look at all of those blue and white tour boats at Navy pier, they are all refurbished Mackinaw boats. I was a boat engineer for that tour company when I first got out of the Navy. I probably rode on those same boats a few times as a kid going to the island. Edited April 17, 2019 by Edmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said: The Malpass Family has done so much for East Jordan for decades and this new foundry near Elmira is state of the art. https://www.petoskeynews.com/featured-pnr/production-start-nears-for-ej-s-new-foundry/article_bc62e930-b9ed-52a5-a586-5a37c4e6d04e.html You’ll find their manhole covers around the world and they continue to innovate. https://www.ejco.com/am/en/index Plus the Malpass family has quietly supported snowmobiling in multi areas of northern MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Edmo said: I have one in my driveway. The metal dimple things they put in on the crosswalks for the blind also say EJIW on them. Ever check out that Moran iron works in Onaway? They make some cool stuff there. They built a boat for mackinaw island and they’re building one for pictured rocks. Moran Iron works has a very strong educational trades to job placement programs, they are hooked up with local schools plus MI works . They also quietly have a felon re- entry trades program for the greater area. If you ever get the chance , the new owners of Onaway speedway are doing a super job . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Plus the Malpass family has quietly supported snowmobiling in multi areas of northern MI. Now that I didn't know....my mom taught in East Jordan for years so I heard a lot about what they did for the community....curious to see how the waterfront property is developed where the old foundry stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Now that I didn't know....my mom taught in East Jordan for years so I heard a lot about what they did for the community....curious to see how the waterfront property is developed where the old foundry stands. I attend some of the greater northern MI development meetings , rumor or plans are that some but not all of the plant will come down , soil will be checked / removed and replaced, then the property will be used as a park for E.J. People / locals are worried that it might turn into way overpriced , poorly built waterfront condos. I will check in with some people at the next meeting in July an get the latest skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, hwytohell said: I attend some of the greater northern MI development meetings , rumor or plans are that some but not all of the plant will come down , soil will be checked / removed and replaced, then the property will be used as a park for E.J. People / locals are worried that it might turn into way overpriced , poorly built waterfront condos. I will check in with some people at the next meeting in July an get the latest skinny. It would make a great waterfront park and honestly there really isn't a need for condos there IMO....a park and some upgrades to the city marina would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I had seriously thought about applying at that plant. I've been itching to move up to the cabin permanently, as it gets harder and harder to come back down state and we're only a half hr away from Grayling. Decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2019 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Skidude600 said: I had seriously thought about applying at that plant. I've been itching to move up to the cabin permanently, as it gets harder and harder to come back down state and we're only a half hr away from Grayling. Decisions, decisions. Hell yeah...go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Skidude600 said: I had seriously thought about applying at that plant. I've been itching to move up to the cabin permanently, as it gets harder and harder to come back down state and we're only a half hr away from Grayling. Decisions, decisions. Depending on your skills , they are offering a pretty nice shift incentive if you are willing to work nights , weekends , holidays . It goes down for afternoon and day shift. If you are skilled licensed tradesperson , the wages are very good for above M -55 employment. Lake State railroad is also hiring , as CSX is leaving the state. Edited April 18, 2019 by hwytohell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Keep celebrating capitalist slavery, boot lickers. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 10:37 PM, Highmark said: Thanks Trump. 😁 broke ground 2 years ago. Surely had been planned prior to that. So, thanks Obama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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