About Jake

The Manufacturing Millennial

Viewed as one of the largest voices in the industry and awarded by LinkedIn as the Top Voice in Robotics, Automation, and Manufacturing Jake is helping companies future-proof their business with technology and attracting the future workforce.

Jake Hall, known as the Manufacturing Millennial, is an advocate for manufacturing, automation, and skilled trades helping to revolutionize the way people and companies present through social media. With over 100,000 Followers and 150,000,000 views on his content, he ignites conversations about the latest in manufacturing and automation to excite the current and future workforce about our industry.

How it All Started

Jake started his career in manufacturing at the age of 15, working for a custom machine builder sweeping floors, cleaning CNC machines, and learning how to weld. He graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering and a Minor in BioMedical Engineering. Jake then spent the next 10 years working in automation distribution and systems integration around robotics, machine vision, motion control, digital software, and smart manufacturing.

In 2020 Jake started posting on social media to showcase and advocate the technology and solutions in our industry. By 2023, he started the Manufacturing Millennial, traveling to hundreds of events and delivering Keynotes around the world advocating manufacturing.Jake’s journey to in-demand keynote speaker and industry advocate started at Grand Valley State University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering and a minor in Biomedical Engineering. He’s worked in automation, furniture and product design industries as well as sales, where he honed his strategic approach to building meaningful and enduring partnerships.

“Jake shared lots of great insight and information on issues and solutions that impact our industry during his recent Keynote presentation. His actionable takeaways got the conversation started and was the perfect way to kick off our tradeshow. If you are looking for a highly engaging, interactive, and passionate speaker for your next event, I highly recommend Jake Hall!”

Madeline | Conference Manager | International Fastener Expo
"We were blessed to have Jake Hall. Participate in our South Valley Industrial Collaborative Industrial Summit. Not only did Jake bring vast knowledge on industry and generational work relationships, he also brought a positive energy, and engaging charisma to reinvigorate people doing tireless work in our community."

Lisa | Executive Director | South Valley Industrial Collaborative Industrial Summit
"Jake effectively highlighted the benefits and longevity of manufacturing and reinvented how to market the positive aspects of the industry to current and perspective employees. The content of the presentation effectively challenged our audience to think differently about the future of our industry and left them with a personal call to action to implement meaningful changes in their day to day roles."

Michelle | Director of Human Resources | Timken Manufacturing

A focus on community and showing kids what’s cool about manufacturing.

Jake is involved in refereeing and judging local FIRST Robotics and LEGO League tournaments. He helps reach the future workforce with programs like those listed below that introduce young people to the opportunities (and fun!) in manufacturing.

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