Workforce Development
Tormach Expands Education Initiatives With Programs, CNC Tools
Tormach aims to address the skilled labor gap through the development of a comprehensive CNC metal milling curriculum and the introduction of a new fourth axis for its xsTECH Tabletop CNC Router.
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United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor
United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
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Innovating Workplace Culture in Precision Machining Companies
The future of machining isn’t just about better equipment — it’s about better cultures. Here are some ideas that can help foster the healthy company culture you desire.
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Sandvik Coromant Host Open House for Women in Manufacturing
The Girls Take Over Tech event enabled more than 65 students to interact with Sandvik Coromant experts and tour of the company’s advanced manufacturing facility.
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Job Candidate Questions and What They Tell Us
Individuals who ask thoughtful, original questions in the interview set themselves apart.
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Recognizing Signs of a Degrading Workplace Culture
Is your machine shop missing key “culture elements?” Here are ways to identify if your organization is heading in the right or wrong direction in terms of establishing a healthy company culture.
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New Thinking from the New Generation for the New Year
“We have to learn to think in a new way.” –Albert Einstein
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The Value of Aligning Efforts to Promote Manufacturing Careers
Successfully building the next generation of manufacturers requires a team effort between employers, educators and parents. Each of these three groups has a tremendous impact on young people’s career decisions. Without the support of all three, we are unlikely to bridge the skilled labor shortage that threatens the future growth of our industry.
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CNC Machine Shop Employment Positions to Consider Beyond Machine Operators
Many machine shops have open machine operator positions to fill. But does it make sense for shops to also seek automation engineers, IT managers and assembly personnel?
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Strengthening Manufacturing Workplaces Through Active Listening
A good strategy to weather the storms of manufacturing market upheavals and unpredictable factors is to commit to continuous, active employee listening.
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