Automation Movers International, Inc. specializes in mechanical & electrical installation, decommissioning and integration of automation machinery and robotic equipment. The company provides industry proven subject matter expertise including project management, mechanical, electrical, pipefitting, controls integration, installation and decommissioning for diverse clients and industries with over 100 years of combined automation experience.

GST Michigan Works! Business Solutions Professional, Gary Harrison, has been working with Melissa Smith, Human Resource Manager at Automation Movers, for several years. Automation Movers has utilized several various programs through GST Michigan Works!, including the Incumbent Worker Program and the Going Pro Talent Fund.

Automation Movers International, Inc. (AMI) has continued moving forward with purpose during these challenging times. Melissa Smith said, “COVID-19 has created a lasting impact on the industry and AMI directly with delays in projects derived from supply chain issues, travel restrictions, and lack of available skilled manpower.” AMI has also increased their marketing/advertising efforts to attract new talent including radio ads, updated signage on their building, and mobile signage.

Melissa Smith stated the Going Pro Talent Fund 2022 award allowed AMI to meet the new business demands by training new and existing employees on specific skills and tasks. She said the cross training of their workforce would allow for pay increases based on improved performance and ability while allowing AMI to diversify their client and opportunity base which will generate additional revenue streams and jobs.

The training chosen from Dale Carnegie, Client Focused Training Package, is crucial during these times of uncertainty to allow their team to upskill their marketing, sales, and customer service skills in order to obtain new and diverse clients. The technical skills training chosen, such as Rigging and Heavy Equipment Operations, benefit their project employees by staying up to date with the demand of the industry. In return, AMI workers increase their employability by adding more "tools" to their "toolbox" and becoming more versatile in their field, assisting in keeping unemployment numbers down.

OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 trainings from HSI will allow AMI to provide their employees with necessary training for the safety skills certifications required by their clients.

Automation Movers completed several trainings for the Going Pro Talent Fund in 2022 and GST Michigan Works! Business Solutions Professional, Gary Harrison, was able to deliver a check to Melissa Smith and the CEO of Automation Movers in the total amount of $890.00.