(Spencer)– A blow for the local economy.
EATON Manufacturing announced today (Tuesday) it’s layhing off 150 workers at its Spencer plant. The jobs are being moved to a factory in Mexico by the fall of 2007.
Kelly Jasko, a spokesperson for EATON Manufacturing, says of the 150 layoffs, 102 are temporary workers. She says 48 jobs will be eliminated through attrition, including retirement.
EATON, based out of Ohio, makes light-duty and heavy-duty piston pumps at its Spencer plant, which has more than 400 workers.
EATON had sales of over 11 billion dollars in 125 countries in 2005. It has 60-thousand workers worldwide.
Iowa Lakes Community College will hold an open house at its Spencer campus this Sunday, August 27th to assist dislocated workers. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The college will have additional staff on hand to answer questions. Packets will be available with information on preparing resumes, cover letters, job seeking skills and interview skills. Career counseling will also be available.
