Benefits & Services

National Tooling and Machining Association - Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter (RI/SM-TMA) conducts regular monthly meetings which offers contract shop owners a unique forum to discuss both management and technical questions which confront you on a day to day basis. Sharing the benefits of each others experiences helps each participating member to manage smarter…not harder.
Your membership benefits, some of which are listed below, offer you the competitive advantage of companies working together with their association by sharing their experiences which help each other and the industry as a whole. Participation at the RI/SM meetings, attendance at the National Conventions, and taking advantage of NTMA publications can prepare you and your company for the competitive future.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Operating Costs & Executive Compensation Report and the Wage & Fringe Benefit Survey NTMA Business Management Aids and timely tax information
Financial Networking
RI/SM Business Management Aids and the Guide to Preparing Your Employee Handbook
Hazardous Waste Management Guide and the Hazard Communication Compliance Manual
Management enhancement at both National Conventions and Chapter meetings

MARKETING

Marketing expansion through member capability networking
Regional Procurement Fairs sponsored by NTMA
RI/SM Chapter Open House and Services Fairs
NTMA Buyers Guide and the RI/SM Members Capabilities List
NTMA Guide to Using Manufacturers Representatives and the True Cost Information Kit
Business Forecast Report
Open Time Information service

APPRENTICESHIP EDUCATION & TRAINING

The NTMA offers the most aggressive training programs for apprenticeships in the country. The Toolmakers Art is offered as a recruiting film for the NTMA 12-week pre-apprenticeship program sponsored by the RI/ SM Chapter and held at the Community College of RI. In use is the NTMA Metalworking Training System and is rounded out by a National Apprenticeship Contest.
RI/SM members can also participate in MechTech, a 4-year apprenticeship program

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & SERVICES

Employee pension program, group life and health insurance, Workers Compensation and property and casualty insurance programs, NTMA staff assistance for Labor Relations and Procurement Contracting.  Technical programs such as the Initiative On Quality, Machine Tool Users Report, and Shop Management Software, Legislative involvement through the Machining & Tooling PAC.  National lobbying efforts and local Chapter political watch A full Chapter Library of audio, video and printed materials, NTMA RECORD, the RI/SM pRISM and the annual calendar of events.