Shelby’s ArcelorMittal welcomes 140+ students for Manufacturing Days
By David Jacobs
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products, USA hosted Manufacturing Days in Shelby for high school sophomores, showcasing manufacturing processes and opportunities within the industry.
"We opened the doors of Shelby Plant 2 to high school sophomores so they could witness the manufacturing process firsthand," the company detailed in a social media post Friday evening.
Students from Shelby, Plymouth, and Buckeye Central school districts participated in the event, held Oct. 3-4.
More than 140 students toured the plant, observing operations and gaining insight into the skills required in modern manufacturing. The event highlighted efforts to engage youth in the industrial sector and foster interest in future careers.
ArcelorMittal shared the announcement on social media Friday, expressing gratitude to those who helped organize the event.
"Thanks to all who helped...." the post said.
The announcement included a photo of Shelby School Board President Scott Rose, a supervisor at ArcelorMittal, speaking with the students.
ArcelorMittal highlights students visiting its Shelby facility
ArcelorMittal's website details the company’s operations in Shelby.
"For over 130 years, our Shelby facility has contributed to our global effort to manufacture tubular products, including steel tubing and seamless and welded precision tubes," the company's website states. "Our employees are part of a long-standing tradition in the community of working at ArcelorMittal."
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recognized Oct. 4, 2024, as Manufacturing Day across the state.
Ohio ranks first in the nation for glass, plastics, and rubber product manufacturing employment and ranks second in the nation for paper manufacturing, primary metal manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, and electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing employment.
Ohio ranks third in the nation for the number of manufacturing jobs, with more than 687,000. The state produces more than $134 billion in manufactured goods annually.
"Manufacturing is fueling success in our businesses and growth in our communities," DeWine said in a statement.