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On The Job

On The Job

Van Meter Inc.

On the Job is dedicated to sharing stories from contractors and industrial manufacturing professionals. From the field to the floor, you’ll get an in-depth and behind the scenes look at everything from the problems we face, to some of our most memorable days on the job. Whether you want to learn from others’ experiences, hear stories of innovation, or refresh your view of the industry, this is the show for you! Hosted and sponsored by Van Meter.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On The Job episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On The Job for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite On The Job episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On The Job - Stories from the Floor | Unexpected Moments
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03/24/21 • 8 min

Marc Banwart is the Manager of Technology at Country Maid. In this episode of On the Job, Marc shares stories about leadership and unexpected moments from his time in the industry.

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On The Job - Stories from the Floor | Unexpected Moments
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03/02/23 • 10 min

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Have you ever wondered if other manufacturers are facing the same challenges you are? What up-and-coming technologies you should invest in to overcome those challenges?

Listen to our On the Job podcast to hear Van Meter’s Smart Manufacturing Manager, Jackie LaFleur, and Information Solutions Architect, Toni Etten, discuss the next game changers in manufacturing based on Rockwell Automation’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing report, and get answers to questions like these:

  • Why is lack of skilled workforce the number one reason manufacturers say they will struggle to outpace the competition, and what can they do to alleviate those concerns?
  • 83% of respondents say they plan to use Generative AI in 2024. What should manufacturers be doing with Gen AI?
  • How will technology like collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles transform the workplace?
  • Manufacturers with revenue less than $500 million say they’re only using 38% of their data effectively. What can they do to use more of their data effectively?
  • What responses and statistics surprised you the most?
  • And more!
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Ray Brown is the CEO of ESCO Group, located in Marion, Iowa. In this episode of On the Job, Ray shares safety stories and the importance of having a safety culture

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On The Job - Memories from the Trades
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11/18/20 • 7 min

Mitch McDonnell is a Project Manager and Estimator at Electrical Concepts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this episode of On the Job, Mitch tells stories from his time as a journeyman electrician and reflects on the significance of trade jobs.

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On The Job - Lessons from the Floor
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10/19/20 • 7 min

STORIES FROM THE FLOOR | Ryan Rice, Automation Product Manager at Van Meter, tells stories from his time in the industry prior to joining the Van Meter team.

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On The Job - An Unforgettable Day: Working During 9/11
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09/11/20 • 8 min

STORIES FROM THE FIELD | Michael Price, President of Commonwealth Electric of the Midwest, and Kevin Buckalew, President and CEO of Triforce Management Applications, share their stories about working on 9/11.

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FAQ

How many episodes does On The Job have?

On The Job currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does On The Job cover?

The podcast is about Experience, Professional, Storytelling, Podcasts, Technology, Automation, Business and Innovation.

What is the most popular episode on On The Job?

The episode title 'Stories from the Floor | Unexpected Moments' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on On The Job?

The average episode length on On The Job is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of On The Job released?

Episodes of On The Job are typically released every 97 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of On The Job?

The first episode of On The Job was released on Sep 11, 2020.

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