The Joy of Our Trades!

Our Founder, Mike Rossi, poses with Shawn Wade the Welding Instructor at Wooster City Schools. Need an alternative to college? Think about the trades. And Ask Mike Rossi!

The JOY of our trades and we get to be a part of continuing the teaching of the trades. What a great program Wooster City Schools is building in the career center.

Pictured with our founder, Mike Rossi, is Shawn Wade, the instructor, for this great program.

Our Country will need the workers of the future and Wooster City Schools took a giant and quality step forward by building this Welding Lab.

Rossi Machinery Services provided the support equipment for a full and quality classroom experience.

The Open House:

The JOY of Our Trades:

On Tuesday night we joined in the celebration of this program. The attendees included parents and students looking at the program. Along with students, many vendors and companies joined in the celebration. LUK, Simonson Construction, Lincoln Electric and of course Rossi Machinery Services.

The 50-ton Edwards Ironworker stands beside the Baileigh Mill/Drill Machine, both sourced from Rossi Machinery Services, in a well-equipped industrial workshop.

The Baileigh Mill/Drill is a great machine for its versatility and functionality for this lab. This Mill/Drill can provide the lab with milling, drilling, tapping, and boring!

Edwards Ironworkers are by far the best built (Made in the USA) since 1875.

This Ironworker is a 50 ton model with all the features needed for this lab:

The 50 TON Ironworker:

Features: 4 Workstations.

• Standard (4) -Punch, Flat Bar Shear, Angle Shear & Coper Notcher.

• 9 Interchangeable attachments available to tailor the Ironworker to your needs

• 16 optional accessories available to increase precision & efficiency.

• Available with PowerLink™ System to increase your capabilities with our ever-expanding line of Hydraulic Tools.

• ANSI B11.5-1988 (02) Compliant Guarding

• ETL Certified Controls.

• Integrated E-Stop, Lock-out/Tag-out.

• Standard LED lights.

• Several models offered with different voltages, 1-phase or 3-phase & PowerLink™

JET Combination Belt and Disc Machine by Rossi Machinery, equipped with a vertical sanding belt and disc platform, perfect for precise sanding tasks in a workshop environment.

JET offers the best in support equipment with their belt and disc sander;

This JET Combination Belt and Disc Machine offers every user a desirable combination of power, precision and versatility. Belt changes are quick and easy, and mitering applications are no problem for a superior finish to every job.

The Students:

Committing to a trade is not easy. Like college programs it takes dedication and hard work to attain the skill sets needed. But with the right equipment, your students will thrive.

A Wooster City School student proudly stands beside the new 50-ton Edwards Ironworker, acquired from Rossi Machinery Services.

We saw many many dedicated students, parents and faculty on Tuesday night.

This lab is brand new and growing with the right goals, and programs.

And the commitment from local companies who provided the equipment, support and dedication to making a great program for these students!

Banners of supporters, including Rossi Machinery Service, proudly displayed at Wooster City Schools' welding program facility.

We are proud to be one of those companies helping to teach our next generation of tradesmen and women. Support your local trade schools. Find out the alternative to college with a trade. Trades provide excellent careers and stable incomes - just ask Mike Rossi!