The Reality of Work Events – Post COVID
Let’s Get Together – Maybe? Timing used to be of the essence, now with the introduction of COVID we are constantly re-evaluating and shifting our
FlexTrades Success Stories: Turn Backlogs Into Revenue
Break Production Records: Due to a large backlog, FlexTrades deployed 30 General Assemblers to a client who manufactures transmission components. Our Technicians were trained, certified
Top 7: Places to Go for National Ice Cream Day
You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Today, Sunday July 17th, is National ice cream Day! This classic summer treat is a
Tips & Tricks to Beat the Heat (of Summer) at Work
It’s been less than a month since spring officially turned to summer and most of America is already sizzling. Here in Minnesota, we have more
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month!
Have you had a time when you are with a group of people at dinner and one of your friends can’t seem to put their
G&M Code vs. Conversational Programming
G&M Code vs. Conversational Programming When you get down to the nitty gritty, there are MANY ways to program a CNC machine. Deciding which
PTSD Awareness Month Checklist
June is National PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month, but it started as just one day. In 2010, the US Senate declared June 27 to
The History of: Manufacturing – The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This history of Memorial Day is long but not complicated and dates back to the Civil War. The Civil War ended on April 5th, 1865,
The History of: Manufacturing – The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This history of Memorial Day is long but not complicated and dates back to the Civil War. The Civil War ended on April 5th, 1865,
The History of: Manufacturing – Gold Medal™ Flour
May is the month of flowers, endless blooms in a multitude of colors delivering on all the promises made by April’s showers during grayer days.
The History of: Manufacturing – Showers
April is the month of showers, they bring May flowers. We all know that, but how much thought do you give to the showers that
The History of: Manufacturing – Frozen Foods
PMG works with manufacturers of all types in a wide variety of industries, including food manufacturers. Our clients make anything from breakfast foods to dessert,
The History of: Manufacturing – Foundries
The process of melting metal, pouring it into a mold, and casting it into a specific shape (metal casting) is centuries old. In fact, scientists and archeologists
PLCs, PLC Programming, & PLC Programmers
Nearly everything around you is made in a manufacturing facility. These facilities combine the power of human hands and machinery to produce the consumer goods
G&M Code vs. Conversational Programming
G&M Code vs. Conversational Programming When you get down to the nitty gritty, there are MANY ways to program a CNC machine. Deciding which
CMMs, CMM Programming, & CMM Programmers
It’s a common misconception in manufacturing that production numbers and output are of the utmost importance. However, that’s all wrong. First and foremost, safety is
PLCs, PLC Programming, & PLC Programmers
Nearly everything around you is made in a manufacturing facility. These facilities combine the power of human hands and machinery to produce the consumer goods
How It’s Made – Static Electricity
Manufacturing really is the culmination of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). So, let’s go back to the classroom and talking science. More specifically, the
PTSD Awareness Month Checklist
June is National PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month, but it started as just one day. In 2010, the US Senate declared June 27 to
How to Improve Work/Life Balance – While Working on the Road!
Work/Life balance matters to people, so much in fact, we even did a webinar about it. But many of us must travel frequently as part
10 Tips to Help You Stay Moving
We are focusing on movement in March! Too many of us do not get enough physical activity in our day-to-day endeavors, so we came up with
Lunchbox Hack – Holiday Leftovers
PMG has lunchbox hacks because PMG believes that those who eat better work better. This blog is our effort to improve the American workforce one
What Are You Thankful for This Year?
What are you thankful for this year? That’s what we asked PMG employees, in honor of Thanksgiving. We wanted to understand what they are most
A Trick or a Treat? Halloween During COVID-19.
Trick-or-Treat, Smell My Feet… Turns out, this fun little saying from my childhood doesn’t work anymore since no one should be getting close enough to
The Reality of Work Events – Post COVID
Let’s Get Together – Maybe? Timing used to be of the essence, now with the introduction of COVID we are constantly re-evaluating and shifting our
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month!
Have you had a time when you are with a group of people at dinner and one of your friends can’t seem to put their
Tricks of the Trades from a (non-tradesman) Mom
In a recent interview with one of our skilled technicians, Shane, I asked who inspired him to start his work in the trades. He went
Five Ways to Celebrate Differences
According to the CDC, roughly 5.4 million adults in the U.S. are autistic. This April, celebrate differences in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Here are
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
Think back to when you were a nine-year-old. What did you like to do for fun? I remember riding my bike around our neighborhood, riding
International Day of Happiness Celebrated on March 20th
What makes you happy? For me, it’s such a simple question to answer. It’s the funny faces my children make. My nightly snuggles with our
Happy International Women’s Day 2022!
PMG Values Being a Diverse Company that is Inclusive and Fair The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Time to Break the Bias”.
Fourth Quarter Charitable Results
While PMG chooses a charitable organization each quarter to donate either time or money to, the fourth quarter initiative felt extra special this year. It
Sweet Dreams for Kids Charitable Initiative
For our 2nd Quarter Charitable Initiative, PMG partnered with a non-profit located here in the Twin Cities called Sweet Dreams for Kids. Sweet Dreams for
Top 7: Places to Go for National Ice Cream Day
You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Today, Sunday July 17th, is National ice cream Day! This classic summer treat is a
Tips & Tricks to Beat the Heat (of Summer) at Work
It’s been less than a month since spring officially turned to summer and most of America is already sizzling. Here in Minnesota, we have more
Facility Maintenance: Summer Checklist
Summer is still more than a month away, but people in many parts of the country are already starting to feel the heat. Maintenance managers
Every Technician’s Toolbox | Quality Inspection
As you know, every technician has a toolbox. Many of the tools are mechanical in nature to include wrenches, pliers, drivers, etc., but also critical
PPE Checklist – Every Technician Must Have
General PPE Made Easy The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) recommends Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as the last line of defense to
Tricks of the Trades from a (non-tradesman) Mom
In a recent interview with one of our skilled technicians, Shane, I asked who inspired him to start his work in the trades. He went
How to Get the Most Out of a Career Fair
Spring means a lot of things across America but in hiring and educational circles it mostly means one thing – career fair season. There are
How to Keep Your Team & Client Happy as a Project Manager
As a Project Manager there are many responsibilities to ensure that the entire operation is running smoothly. We sat down with a few of our
Your Next Big Move – CNC Programmer/CNC Programming Certification
The future of manufacturing lies in the hands of automation. Industry 4.0 is where it’s at and that means robotics, PLCs, and CNC. If you’re
Technician Spotlight – Tremayne W.
PMG Technician Spotlight: Tremayne W. Each of our Technicians bring a set of colorful skills and abilities to help complete tasks. At PMG, we believe
Paving Your (Career) Path to Aviation Maintenance
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly interrupted and disrupted the global labor market in 2020 and now in 2021, we are seeing the effects and likely lasting
PMG Enters the Healthcare Space
Proudly serving the Healthcare Industry PMG has more than 30 years of experience providing project labor solutions to manufacturers and crisis labor solutions to health
Paving Your Path to CNC Programming
Paving Your (Career) Path to CNC Programming The COVID-19 pandemic greatly interrupted and disrupted the global labor market in 2020. As we finally start to
Remember This – Newly Hired & New Hires
A new year is a good time for a new job. Whether you’re newly hired, or are working with new hires, here’s a list of
FlexTrades Success Stories: Turn Backlogs Into Revenue
Break Production Records: Due to a large backlog, FlexTrades deployed 30 General Assemblers to a client who manufactures transmission components. Our Technicians were trained, certified
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