Industrial electricians are trained personnel who test, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical components and systems in an industrial plant or worksite. Electricians also need to read and interpret blueprints and must remain current on electrical code specifications for the area.

Lee Contracting has a full staff of industrial electricians who install and troubleshoot the electrical systems for our customers. Our electrical staff is complete with master electricians who can provide services ranging from routine plant maintenance all the way up to major electrical renovations. Our industry-leading modern equipment keeps our employees on the job instead of in the repair shop. Our key advantage is keeping a large electrical supply in-house for a quicker job turnaround and emergency service response.

Our highly-skilled staff of electricians are trained in:

• Installation of standby generators: backup lighting panels, UPS systems, and whole service backup power
• Emergency generator services: 24/7, 365 days a year
• Design and installation of primary power
• 24/7, 365 days a year emergency repair to get your shop back up and running, minimizing your downtime
• Control wiring specialist: from wiring upgrades to complete machine rewire
• Complete industrial installation: electrical design, motor controls and transformers
• Power quality monitoring: monitoring equipment to help determine and repair power quality issues.
• Infrared imaging: determine predictive maintenance
• Complete commercial and industrial lighting installation

Learn more about our electrical department by visiting our website.

Or call us today to request a free quote on your next industrial electrical project, 888.833.8776.

Electricity powers almost everything in the modern world including computers, lights, and the HVAC system in your facility. When the power goes out, every minute without power is lost money. Lee Contracting can minimize your downtime with our rental generator fleet or with the installation of a permanent transfer switch. Sometimes you will know when you will need generator power, and other times you will be surprised with a power outage. Below are five scenarios in which you may need generator power.

1. WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT

Every now and then the power between the municipal source and your facility may be affected. Maybe a line blew down in a storm or an old tree branch fell on the line. These types of scenarios are unforeseeable and uncontrollable. Having a backup generator will help to minimize your facility’s downtime.

2. WHEN YOU NEED MORE POWER

Sometimes, during certain times of year, you may require more power than usual. When this happens, a standby generator can help to boost your power supply and provide the extra electricity needed for your processes or events.

3. WHEN THE GRID NEEDS MORE POWER

If your facility is in an area that has rolling black or brownouts, a backup generator could help you to survive these downtimes without sacrificing production during these temporary power outages.

4. WHILE REPAIRING YOUR SUBSTATION

Your company’s internal substation and electrical equipment needs maintenance and upgrades like any other piece of equipment. If you can’t afford to shut down during repair times a temporary power solution is the perfect answer. When your substation is down for repairs, a rental generator can keep your business up and running.

5. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

The above reasons are just some of the most common reasons as to why you might need a rental generator. The last thing your business needs is to find itself in the dark, losing money without a plan. Make sure you know where and how to get an emergency rental generator before an emergency occurs.

Lee Contracting’s emergency generator service is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Our crews respond to your emergency fast and many times we can have your facility back up and running within 3 hours. Call us today for a free quote on the installation of a permanent transfer switch for your facility, 888.833.8776.

Since 1992, employers have participated in Take Our Daughters to Work Day. In 2003, the day was expanded to include boys and became known as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This day is a chance to show kids “the value of their education,” and to help them “discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life.”

This years’ event was hosted on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Lee Contracting had over 20 kids participating in the day. The day started with a snack and a speech from our Operations Manager, Andy Keilman. The kids had a chance to hear how important their parents are to Lee Contracting.

The kids were then taken on a guided tour of our facility and were able to see some of our in-house equipment up close and personal. During the tour, there were stops in each of our different departments to talk about the equipment they use and the type of work they perform for our customers.

After lunch, the kids were given cardboard blocks and a blueprint of a stamping press and feed line. They had to work together to build the line.

After working hard on building the press and feed line, the kids had some well-deserved downtime to play on the football field at Wisner Stadium and finished their day with snow cones.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day was a success and a hit with the kids. We look forward to next year’s event.

Automation of the manufacturing process can help a business to achieve high levels of productivity and efficiency while increasing product quality and profits. Automated manufacturing systems require little or no human participation to operate. These systems often perform the operations of assembling, processing, inspection, or handling of materials.

Here are 8 reasons why a company should consider implementing automation into their manufacturing process:

1. Increased Workplace Safety

Transferring some dangerous tasks to automated machines can make the workplace safer. Since the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law in 1970, the safety and health of employees has become a priority. Automation has made the workplace safer for employees.

2. Reduced Labor Cost
Investing in automation can help to replace manual operations and thus, reduce increasing labor costs.

3. Increased Labor Productivity
Automated systems can perform tasks more efficiently than manual operations. Manufacturing process automation increases labor productivity and the total rate of production.

4. Reduced Manual Tasks
Automation can reduce several operations that are repetitive, tiring or boring for employees.

5. Accomplish Impossible Manual Tasks
There are certain manufacturing operations and processes that are not possible without the involvement of machines. Examples include rapid prototyping through graphic modeling, making of complex surfaces with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or numerical controlled systems and integrated fabrication of circuits. These processes have special requirements for miniaturization, accuracy and geometry that are impossible to achieve manually.

6. Enhanced Product Quality
Automation reduces the fraction defect rate and automated operations are performed with greater conformity and uniformity.

7. Avoid Higher Costs of Not Automating
Automation benefits can lead to higher sales, better quality, improved productivity, a better bottom line due to higher efficiencies and a better company image. Companies that do not implement automation may find themselves lagging behind their competition who have chosen to automate.

8. Reduced Manufacturing Lead Time
Automation helps to reduce the elapsed time between the order of the customer and product delivery.

Lee Contracting’s controls & robotics engineers have over 30 years of experience. We specialize in press automation but are capable any type of automation from large stamping systems to stand-alone boring mills. Our controls design consists of hardware, software, control panel design, build and HMI screen development. We can accommodate any type of network, including Remote I/O, DeviceNet, Profinet and Ethernet or troubleshoot your existing relay logic system. We have experience in the following robotic brands: Fanuc, ABB and Motoman.

Our controls & robotics team can perform every aspect of your full turn-key automation.

Call today to receive a free quote (888) 833-8776.

The concrete floors in your facility take a beating every day. Excessive foot traffic, forklifts and vibration from heavy machinery operation can lead to an expedited deterioration of your floors. There are a few steps you can take to minimize the damage done to your floors and extend its lifespan.

Inspect Your Floors

Like every other tool and piece of equipment, you should perform a regular inspection of the floor and foundation around your equipment. Cracks and spalls in the floor can develop quickly and knowing when the damage began can help you identify the cause and make a repair. If left alone and the damage isn’t addressed, it can quickly get worse and the surrounding area will follow suit.

Install Isolation Pads

To protect your machinery and its foundation, you can have isolation pads installed. Isolation pads absorb the impact of the machinery operation by transferring one large impact force into a few smaller impact forces. This lessens the wear-and-tear on not only the foundation but also on the equipment.

Call Lee Contracting

Our expert foundation team is highly skilled and capable of completing nearly any type of concrete work. With our proprietary excavation technique, in-house staff and state-of-the-art equipment we are ready to install the right foundation for your job. We specialize in installing: stamping press foundation pits, injection mold machine foundations, slitter/cut to length foundations, mill foundations, precision grouting, isolation pads, floor slab replacement, building foundations, site concrete and poured walls.

We pair the best materials and equipment with the latest industry practices to provide a world-class product. Our turn-key approach and in-house talent allows us total control of engineering, earth retention, resteel, form work and concrete placement. Call us today for a free quote on your next foundation work (888) 833-8776 or request a quote online.

This year we are expanding our tradeshow presence by exhibiting at three shows: Amerimold, IMTS and FABTECH. Exhibiting at these trade shows helps us to build our brand and bring our turn-key services to companies throughout the country. Find out more about each show below and make sure to stop by our booths and introduce yourself, we’d love to meet with you!

June

Amerimold is being held in Novi, Michigan June 13 through 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace. This annual show focuses on “the business development, best practices and networking interests of the plastic injection mold manufacturing industry.” Show exhibitors include equipment suppliers, service providers and tool/mold makers. We will be showcasing our complete turn-key capabilities in booth 705. Make sure to stop by the booth and introduce yourself to our staff.

September

For the first time, our turn-key capabilities will be showcased at IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) taking place in Chicago, Illinois September 10 through 15 at the McCormick Place. With over 1.3 million sq. ft. of exhibit space and over 2,000 companies exhibiting, IMTS is America’s largest manufacturing show. Stop by, introduce yourself and check out our capabilities in booth 121563 on Level 2 of the East Building.

November

For the fifth year in a row, we will be exhibiting at FABTECH 2018, November 6 through 8 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center. You can visit us at booth number A2066 in Hall A. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. With over 750,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 1,700 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees, FABTECH aims to connect you with world-class suppliers, the latest industry products, and the tools to improve productivity.

We are excited to be exhibiting at all three shows. Each show gives us an opportunity to expand our customer base into different manufacturing industries. Stay up to day with our latest tradeshow information by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Industrial rigging involves handling key pieces of equipment during a project. Rigging can be the most important as well as a dangerous step during a project. When you’re investing capital in equipment for your facility, you should make sure the installation team you hire is experienced. They should understand the job scope, understand the equipment being used, be safety conscious, and knowledgeable about the permits and zoning requirements to perform the installation.

Specialized Rigging Equipment

Rigging involves working with highly specialized rigging equipment which is meant to handle loads weighing thousands of pounds. The rigging professionals you hire should be familiar with the job safety requirements and have years of rigging experience.

Rigging Team

Your rigging service provider should have a staff of professional estimators, engineers, supervisors, and operators who can meet your project’s full scope of work. Many of these staff members will walk a job site ahead of time to better understand the layout if there are any obstacles to overcome and the job site conditions. This approach helps the rigging team provide customers with the best and most efficient scope of work to complete the project.

Our Riggers

Lee Contracting’s rigging department is made of up the best riggers in the industry. With over 25 years of experience, we like to be tested beyond our limits. We work to ensure that every project is safe and efficient. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year and complete every project with state-of-the-art equipment. Our riggers have experience installing, stamping presses, IMMs, BMMs, weld cells, robotic cells, assembly lines and machining equipment.

Call us today (888-833-8776) or receive a free quote online for your next rigging project.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of electricians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026. Increases in construction spending and growing demand for alternative energy sources will drive demand for electricians. Many people choose to become an electrician because of the training, the pay and the benefits.

Apprenticeship Program

The path to becoming an electrician is through an apprenticeship program. After graduating high school or obtaining a GED, the apprenticeship program will have you working on actual job sites while learning the skills needed to become an electrician. Most times, the contractor your work for will pay for the apprenticeship program, eliminating thousands of dollars in student loan debt.

Great Pay

In the state of Michigan, the mean annual wage for electricians in 2016 was $56,600. Of course, this number can be increased with specialized training. After beginning your career as an electrician, promotions can include electrical engineer, cost estimator, electrical design engineer, and even master electrician. Master electricians can make $100,000 or more per year.

Working as an electrician is a great career choice. At Lee Industrial Contracting, we have a growing electrical department complete with master electricians who can provide services ranging from routine plant maintenance all the way up to major electrical renovations. We currently have several job openings in our Electrical Department. Check out our careers page, and apply today to join our growing electrical department.

According to the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, mechanical contracting companies are responsible for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing, piping, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in buildings and structures. A mechanical contractor is licensed and skilled to handle anything involving mechanical parts.

How Do They Contribute to the Economy?

Mechanical contractors are responsible for many of our modern amenities like regulated temperatures, clean breathing air, sanitary surroundings and effective drainage. These workers also save millions of dollars every year by ensuring the units which define our modern life and productivity function optimally.

For example, if an HVAC system isn’t installed or repaired properly their efficiency decreases. They begin to consume excess energy to maintain the given output which increases the demand for electricity.

At Lee Contracting, our mechanical department is responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems, pipefitting systems and compressed air systems.

Our HVAC team is trained to handle every part of your project. From fabricating custom ductwork to installing a dust collection system, to performing routine and preventative maintenance, we can ensure your equipment is running to its full potential and that your shop remains fully functional.

Our pipefitting teams specialize in the installation of all types of piping materials including: carbon steel, stainless steel, CPVC, PVC, galvanized, copper, aluminum and ductile iron. Our key advantage is maintaining a fully stocked inventory of all piping and tubing materials to allow for quicker job turnaround and emergency service response.

Lee’s air compressor team can install, service and repair all makes and models of air compressors and air treatment systems. Testing and performing routine maintenance on your air compressor systems will add years to your equipment’s lifespan and can help to prevent future problems. We can perform service at your facility or at our shop. We provide 24/7 service as well as emergency rental compressors.

Lee Contracting is a full-service industrial contractor. Our turn-key services are performed by our expert in-house staff on every project. We offer an extensive list of capabilities to ensure that you receive the solutions your project needs.

Check out our careers page to see and apply for open jobs within our mechanical department.

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During 2016, industrial construction project investments increased. As these investments continue, the role of the industrial contractor will also continue to grow. Industrial contractors will need to leverage their skills to support and perpetuate the growing demand for their services.

Who are Industrial Contractors?

Industrial contractors manage many aspects of the project including: day-to-day oversight of the job site, management of vendors and trades, and communication with the customer throughout the duration of the project.

Lee Contracting is a full-service industrial contractor. Our turn-key services are performed by our expert in-house staff on every project. We offer an extensive list of capabilities to ensure that you receive the solutions your project needs.

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