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.
Do you ever wish you had a manufacturing guide to help you make decisions and tell you what to do next? Well, if you’re struggling to make sense of all the data you’re collecting, you’re not alone. In the 2025 edition of Rockwell Automation’s State of Smart Manufacturing Report, manufacturers said only 44% of the data they collect is being used effectively. This episode with Van Meter’s Josh Reitz, business consultant, and Karl Schmidt, solutions architect, will explore how you ca...
18 Dec 2024
Let’s Get Digital! Improve Quality & Optimize Maintenance with a Smart Manufacturing Platform
Rockwell Automation experts Josh Reitz & Rachel Hahn discuss how smart manufacturing platforms improve quality processes and unlock asset visibility for predictive analytics success.
14 Oct 2024
Why manufacturers are investing in generative AI right now (and how you can too!)
22 May 2024
2024’s Biggest Game Changers in Manufacturing
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!
2 Mar 2023
Stories from the Floor | When Managing Trash Was a Day to Treasure
24 Mar 2021
Stories from the Floor | Unexpected Moments
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.
16 Dec 2020
On the Job with Ray Brown | Embracing a Safety Culture
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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