Skilled Manufacturing Inc.

03/12/2026

At SMI Inc., our success is built on the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our incredible team. Today we’re proud to recognize employees who have reached important service milestones with our company.

Please join us in celebrating those who have achieved:

⭐ 5 Years of Service
⭐ 10 Years of Service
⭐ 15 Years of Service
⭐ 20 Years of Service
⭐ 25 Years of Service
⭐ 30 Years of Service

Each milestone represents loyalty, growth, and the contributions that help keep SMI strong. Your commitment plays a vital role in our continued success, and we are grateful to have you as part of the SMI family.

👏 Thank you for your dedication and for being part of our journey. Congratulations to all of our service award recipients!

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11/12/2025

Yesterday, SMI honored its military veterans. We thank them for their service to our country!

08/06/2025

Last Friday, SMI's IT department celebrated Brent Mitchell's 25 years of service. We thank Brent for his dedication, professionalism, and leadership over the course of his tenure. SMI would not have achieved its level of success without his skills and ingenuity. We wish Brent all the best in his retirement!

04/02/2025

05/13/2024

Skilled Manufacturing, Inc. is a proud Keg Sponsor at this year’s Mud, Sweat, and Beers Fat Tire Fest! Proceeds raised support Mt. Holiday and other local non-profits supporting kids. Our team showed up and showed out! Congratulations to our Bike Team Members, Chelsey Patterson, who placed 1st in the Pale Ale Women’s Fat Bike, and John Rosin, who placed 3rd in the Pale Ale Clydesdale! We’re gearing up for another great year at MSB 2025!

11/10/2023

In observation of Veterans Day this Saturday, SMI would like to thank all of its veterans for their service to our country.

08/31/2023

This year, we had a fantastic group of individuals who had the opportunity to work with our team and gain new experiences in Engineering and Manufacturing. Joe and Jacob connected with our talented team and gained a unique perspective on the Aerospace industry. Visit our careers page and join our talent community to learn more about our Internship opportunities!

Joe Kratovil is starting his sophomore year at Michigan Tech, studying Mechanical Engineering. Joe has worked closely with our engineering team over the summer and says he was, “able to apply aspects of my education to current projects and learn new tools, like creating a BOM and seeing it in application.”

Jacob Bruesch is starting his junior year at Michigan Tech, studying Mechanical Engineering. SMI had previously sponsored Jacob’s Robotics Team which piqued his interest in SMI as he was looking for more experience in aerospace over the summer. Jacob says, “it’s been awesome seeing the leading edge in aerospace automation. Everyone is so friendly and helpful- it’s been beneficial to my professional development.”

08/30/2023

SMI loves the community we live, learn, and play in! We always look forward to connecting with our local and surrounding schools and colleges! Andrew and Connor joined us over the summer from TC Central and NMC; both had the opportunity to work with our engineering team and be involved in current projects. Get a jump on next summer and contact us about an internship opportunity for you!

Andrew Stieve is going into his senior year of high school this fall. Through his school, Andrew focuses on mechanical engineering. From his internship experience, Andrew says he was surprised to have “hands-on machining experience and better understand how the equipment works.”

Connor Rodes is starting his sophomore year of college studying Mechanical Engineering through Northwestern Michigan College. Connor plans to continue his education at Michigan Tech or Lake Superior State University. Connor grew up around the aerospace industry, which led him to SMI’s summer internship program. Connor says he’s had a “good experience so far making new connections”.

08/28/2023

SMI welcomes high school and college-level students each year for Manufacturing and Engineering internships. Joe and David are two awesome interns from this summer who worked with our engineers and machinists. If you are a student or know a student looking for hands-on Aerospace experience, contact us to learn more about our summer internship opportunities!

David Jeynes is starting his sophomore year at Michigan Tech studying Mechanical Engineering. David says that his interest in an internship opportunity was primarily because he “likes that we are a local company who offers a real-world experience of engineering and manufacturing”. He says his internship at SMI has been the “best job I’ve had so far, the team is supportive and always willing to help.”

Joe Reynolds is entering his senior year of high school and previously worked on a school project at SMI through the Engineering Academy at the Northwest Education Services Career Tech. Joe enjoys the clean and well-kept environment SMI offers and says that his experience has been positive and professional- he enjoys the hands-on experience of operating a CNC machine and working with the team.

08/10/2023

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Skilled Manufacturing is a locally owned company that has been part of our community for over 40 years. Our Aerospace Division specializes in air frame and engine components, including fuel management, compressor, and air intake sections. Current openings include Quality, Production, and Machining. Several positions do not require experience and we provide on-the-job training. An open house will be held on Friday, August 18th, from 9 AM - 3 PM with tours at 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM.

07/27/2023

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07/27/2023

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/23xj8s8e