GROB Systems of Bluffton will host a 2022 Apprenticeship Class orientation and signing day from 9:00 a.m.-noon on June 4. New apprentices and their families will learn more about what to expect from the GROB Apprenticeship Program, and they will also celebrate each student choosing this path after high school by participating in a signing day photo opportunity.

The 2022 apprenticeship class is made up of 41 individuals from 25 area high schools and 6 area career centers: Allen East, Anna, Apollo Career Center, Arcadia, Bath, Bluffton, Carey, Columbus Grove, Delphos Jefferson, Delphos St. Johns, Findlay, Iroquois Jr. Sr. High School (PA), Kalida, Liberty-Benton, Lima Senior, Millstream Career Center, New Knoxville, North Baltimore, Ottawa-Glandorf, Owens, Paulding, Penta Career Center, Perry, Rhodes State College, Riverdale, Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Shawnee, Spencerville, St. Marys Memorial, Toledo Technology Academy, Tri Star Career Compact, Upper Valley Career Center, Van Buren, Vantage Career Center, Wapakoneta.

The roots of the GROB apprenticeship program date back to the very beginning of the company’s foundation in Bluffton, OH in 1990. “Over the last 32 years, GROB has hired over 450 apprentices,” said Michael Hutecker, GROB Systems CEO. “The continued growth of our apprenticeship program reflects our desire to develop highly skilled employees for GROB, critical as we navigate challenging technological changes as well as labor shortages.” Thirty-two percent of GROB’s current workforce in Bluffton is comprised of past or current apprentices.

The GROB apprenticeship program is a four-year journey comprised of job-specific training, while also building a strong educational foundation. Apprentices get hands-on training and work alongside experienced workers in the manufacturing and assembly areas to further develop their technical skills. Through a partnership with Rhodes State College in Lima, OH apprentices will earn a company-paid associate degree in Engineering Technology. The combination of their GROB training and college coursework will prepare apprentices to become highly skilled mechanical and electrical technicians at GROB.

For more information about the GROB Apprenticeship Program visit  GROB Apprenticeship Program or email: [email protected].

ABOUT GROB SYSTEMS

For over 90 years, GROB has been known worldwide for the development and manufacturing of machines and production lines. GROB has in its portfolio several universal 5-axis machining centers as well as a variety of automation solutions. The unique retractable spindle provides unmatched accessibility to the work piece, is the most rigid when extended to the workpiece and even allows for upside-down machining which provides superior chip control. The Z-axis design also allows the tool change to happen outside of the work area which enables users to machine the largest part that fits in the machine regardless of tool length requirements.

GROB is a family-owned company with global headquarters located near Munich, Germany and has full manufacturing capabilities in the United States, Germany, Brazil, China, and Italy. More than 600 employees at the 400,000 square foot facility in Bluffton, Ohio support GROB customers across North America.