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# Innovative Thinking

## [Thanksgiving Basket Donations](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/thanksgiving_basket_donations)

 Posted on [May 14, 2024](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/thanksgiving_basket_donations) by [Emma Stein](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/emma-stein)

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### Premier Automation's Thanksgiving Basket Donation: Spreading Joy in Our Community

Premier Automation is committed to making a positive impact in our local community that extends far beyond innovation. Through initiatives such as the Thanksgiving basket donation drive organized by our dedicated committee, Premier Volunteers, we are honored to give back to our community and support those in need.

## [Premier Pro League](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/premier_pro_league)

 Posted on [May 14, 2024](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/premier_pro_league) by [Emma Stein](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/emma-stein)

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### Premier Pro League: Camaraderie and Competition at All American Fieldhouse

Premier Automation’s Premier Pro League is the perfect mix of camaraderie and competition! This opportunity allows us to bring our team together at the All-American Fieldhouse for monthly sporting events. From dodgeball to ultimate frisbee and everything in between, our employees can unleash their competitive spirits while staying active and having fun with other Premier team members.

## [The Benefits of Working at Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits_of_premierautomation)

 Posted on [September 19, 2023](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits_of_premierautomation) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)

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### Premier Automation: A Unique Career Opportunity in the World of Electrical Work

Are you passionate about electrical work and looking for a fulfilling career? Premier Automation might just be the place for you! In this blog post, we'll explore the experiences and insights of five individuals - Dave, Connor, Lizzy, Keith, and Mike - who have found their calling at Premier Automation, a company that not only values its employees but also offers a wide range of career opportunities in the field of electrical work.

## [SUCCESS STORY: Premier Automation gets Robotic Workcell up and Running](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/robotic-orbital-sanding-cells-0-1)

 Posted on [April 08, 2022](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/robotic-orbital-sanding-cells-0-1) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)

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### What is the Problem?

Harmony Castings is a job shop for cast aluminum parts. Several secondary operations are required after the casting process: gate and sprue cutting, heavy flash grinding, and surface finish grinding. Each operation is performed by an operator using hand-held equipment. This leads to strain from repetitive tasks, and increased labor.

## [How Safe is Your Factory?](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-factory)

 Posted on [February 09, 2021](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-factory) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)

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Even with the new age of manufacturing coming in and automation becoming more prevalent in factories, there is still always going to be the need for factory workers. Machines today can do more than we ever thought possible, but at least for now, human factory workers are still necessary to keep everything up and running as smoothly as possible. More machines means more moving parts and automated processes. More moving parts and automation means more potentially hazardous situations for factory workers.

And with factory workers, safety has to be considered above everything else. So the question is — [how safe is your factory?](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/topic/safety)

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