Professionals are human, too. This year for our EASA video production, instead of telling you more of what you already know and expect from us - impeccable quality, reliability, expertise - we thought we'd let you get to know some of our people just a little better... unscripted, unprompted.
Construction Couture
ICC International was once again a sponsor of the Blount Habitat for Humanity Women Build Luncheon. The theme this year was Construction Couture. All teams were challenged to build an outfit using at least 50% construction material. Our team design featured Lowe's house wrap as the base, a beautiful skirt made with over 1000 steel and plastic washers, copper belt and a sawblade and steel plume fascinator. The accessories included halogen bulb earrings, a drawer pull ‘diamond’ ring, and a charm bracelet complete with wingnuts, bolts and nuts. To complete the ensemble, we included a house key necklace.
The ICC team thanks everyone who participated in helping "build" this masterpiece of a dress. Even guys who weren't officially on the team jumped in to help and we appreciate the support, our dress was certainty a show stopper.
ICC also wants to thank Tracy Queen, our General Manager who wore our beautiful (but heavy) dress and raised nearly $2000 on her own to support the Women Build Luncheon.
This is one of ICC’s favorite charities to support and we’re already looking forward to 2019. Congratulations Blount Habitat on another successful event!
Krista DeSocio, Tracy Queen, Michelle Barbra - Construction Couture
ICC International Team - Construction Couture
Process - Skirt made of house wrap
'Measure twice, cut once'
Gluing house wrap to make a bodice.
Making pleats in the house wrap skirt.
Fascinator made of a building permit, steel and paint samples.
Spray painting washers
Finishing Touches
ICC Employee Family Fun Day
It was a great day at the ballpark yesterday! ICC treated all employees and their families to a Smokies Baseball game complete with a ball cap, beer and Calhoun's buffet. It was great to see everyone outside the shop and we hope you enjoyed the afternoon.
20% Discount on Emergency Production Glassband Comms
Built with finesse by ICC, these beauties are efficient and mechanically stable. We'll use our years of experience to help you guide your customer to the best creative solutions in the industry.
EMERGENCY PRODUCTION
Your customer's motor emergency shouldn't land you in the ER. Call us when you want it fast, reliably and without a price tag that shocks your system!
Brazing Risers
ICC is hiring Machinists
Job Description
Do you have manual and CNC lathe experience? Can you run both vertical and horizontal lathes? Do you like working in an energetic environment with job responsibilities that vary from day to day?
ICC is growing and hiring machinists, both mid-level and senior, for day and evening shift positions. Candidates will need to setup and operate manual lathes and be able to edit macro programming for CNC.
If you believe there is always a way to do something, and you are comfortable being held accountable with a highly effective team, you might be the perfect addition to the company.
If you believe there is always a way to do something, and you are comfortable being held accountable with a highly effective team, you might be the perfect addition to the company. Plan to build a career here, as we offer bonus programs, full benefits (currently 100% paid by ICC for employees, and 50% paid for your family), and a great atmosphere. ICC builds commutators and slip rings for large industries like steel and aluminum production, mining, pulp and paper, power generation and propulsion, and we have been in operation for 35 years. ICC is an equal opportunity employer.
ICC International Employees enjoy:
- A company with a history of financial stability
- A trusted leader with great integrity and transparency
- A family atmosphere where employees are cared for and valued
- Entrepreneurial approach to the business based on personal drive
Benefits:
- Full Benefits package – Medical, dental, long-term disability and vision. ICC pays 100% of employee and 50% of spouse/family medical coverage
- 401(k) with a 3% match
- Gainsharing incentive program that can pay out monthly bonuses
- An equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants should send resumes to careers@iccinternational.com
7/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS - LAUNDROMAT
Have you ever been one quarter short? Sure, we've all been there. Digging deep into your pockets, shaking your purse to one side looking for every last bit of change to pay for something. Then all you come up with is lint.... Well, not today.
This week's acts of kindness was at a locally owned laundromat. We thought wouldn't it be a great surprise to anyone who needed to wash clothes today to walk in and there the machines were already full of money. So that's what we did! With our pockets full of quarters, we filled up machine after machine, I think we filled nearly every washer, and had money left over to buy some soap and dryer sheets.
And thank you to the kind gentleman working at the laundromat who allowed us to run around and fill the machines. :)
Michelle Barbra
Dylan Tiller
Michelle and Dylan buying detergent and dryer sheets
Soap for anyone who needs it!
Wildwood Laundromat
6/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS - CLEANING CREW
There's one gentleman that deserves a huge thank you from us. His name is Warren and he keeps our facility nice and clean week in and week out. He comes to work after hours so we didn't get his photo but we heard from our 2nd shift crew that Warren was quite tickled and proudly showing off his treats. Thank you again Warren for all your hard work!
When Bigger is Better
You may not need us to build a 12-foot commutator, but isn't it good to know we can?
It takes a total commitment to quality and broad experience to build the big commutators. 35 years in the business means we apply this to every comm we build, no matter the size. Our building process.
5/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS - MAIL CARRIERS
This week we decided to surprise our mail carriers and shipping companies. We depend on the carriers to deliver our products safe and sound to our customers. Many times the drivers had to come a long way and have a long return drive. So over the course of a week, we gave all the pickup and delivery drivers a bag of treats for the road.
4/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS
Spreading all the valentines cheer today. Our acts of kindness took us all over Blount County as we handed out valentine treats to several local banks and the post office. Pass it on, you never know who needs a little love. #randomactsofkindness #blountcounty
3/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS - Retirement Commuity
3/35 - Acts of Kindness.
Have you ever felt so happy and yet sad all at the same time? This week ICC made goodie bags for residents of Asbury Place. The look on their faces when we popped in their rooms was priceless, our hearts exploded with joy. So many people in retirement communities have no one to visit with them. We can't forget about the generation that brought us into the world. A smiling face and a few minutes of time are all they want. Thank you, Asbury and Amy Wilson, for allowing us to visit. We feel blessed to have met these kind residents of our community.
2/35 - ACTS OF KINDNESS - Blount Co. Humane Society
Over the last week, we've been collecting donations for the Blount County Humane Society. Today, Johnny our QC Technician and Laura our CEO surprised the volunteers at the shelter with a trunk load of cat/dog food, treats, toys, towels, and litter. This no-kill shelter runs solely on donations and is grateful for any and all help. They have the cutest and most friendly kitties and puppies...we almost ended up with an office kitty.
Why Field Maintenance Is So Important
You know the expression 'if it's not broken, don't fix it.” Well, it doesn't hold true 100% of the time. Below are bars from two v-ring comms, one that didn't break (but dangerously close) and one that did. In the first photo, the bar width under the brushes started at 3/4 inch wide and is now only 1/8 inch. In the 2nd photo, you can see where the bar wore so thin it broke right at the dovetail. While getting the most life out a comm is optimal running the bars this low can result in any number of failures. As you very well know, routine field maintenance and inspections are critically important.
Photo 1: Thin Copper Bar
Photo 2: Thin Broken Copper Bar
1/35 ACTS OF KINDNESS - Vienna Coffeehouse
Our first Act of Kindness was a success! We secretly bought several people coffee and snacks at The Vienna Coffeehouse. We had so much fun watching people's reactions as they were told a local company took care of their tab. The best part was when it created a chain reaction and several people started buying someone else's order. It does a heart good to spread kindness even with the smallest gesture. All the feels all around! Thank you, Vienna for helping us spread the kindness. :) #Randomactsofkindness#Maryville
ICC Turns 35 with a Celebration of Kindness
ICC turns 35 this year, and we needed a way to celebrate. Party? Too easy... Logo?
Okay, but… Banners? Too showy…
The incredible staff at ICC came up with the perfect solution; one that gets everyone involved in making our 35th year our best ever, at every possible level. We are dubbing 2018 as the “Year of Kindness!” and throughout the year we will perform 35 Acts of Kindness that stretch community and company-wide. As part of our company culture, we believe it’s important to give back to the community where we live, play and work. So keep a lookout for our ICC employees. You’ll find us delivering surprises, picking up litter and collecting donations. We invite everyone to join us as we pass it forward, because there can never be too much kindness in this world.
- Laura Lyke, President & CEO
Celebrating 20 Years with ICC
Jay and Darla Bush
Congratulation Jay Bush on your 20-year service award.
For more than 35 years, ICC has been manufacturing commutators and slip rings that power machines around the world. Committed to the highest of values, ICC pushes the boundaries and continues to strive to maintain our position as the most reliable commutator and slip ring manufacturer in the electric motor industry.
Jay, we acknowledge and appreciate that the foundation of our success is built upon YOU and your commitment to ICC International. Thank you for not only your years of service but a job well done. You lead a strong steadfast team we can rely on day in and day out. We would be amiss if not to thank your family for their support as well. Your selfless work ethic often has you working overtime and weekends. We understand and appreciate the sacrifice.
Congratulations on your 20 Years of Service! You have reached an important milestone at ICC. Thank you for the many years of service and dedication to making our mission a reality every day for each of our customers.
Laura Lyke, CEO presenting Jay's service award.
Jay Bush, Team Leader acepting his service award.
2017 Company Christmas Party
Spending time with family and friends is what the holidays are all about. At ICC we were fortunate that we could get ahead of the production schedule and extend an extra day of paid vacation to all employees. Here we are enjoying our company Christmas party before the extended holiday. We hope each and everyone enjoyed themselves and had a restful holiday season.
ICC Christmas Potluck Lunch
Everyone looks forward to the annual potluck lunch. We received our Christmas bonus and new coats! Thank you Laura and Shawn for your gracious generosity. We have a great, family- oriented team, who can really cook, our bellies and hearts are full. And for extra fun Lana 'elfed' all the employees!
It's not too late!
Finish the year strong. There's still time to repair that motor and get it back in the hands of your client by the first of January!
ICC is running full speed through the month of December to ensure every client receives their comms and slip rings.
We can manage your tight deadlines, even on straight time and regardless of holidays.