Recruiting for Manufacturing Part 2
Branding? Check. Stories (aka messaging)? Check. Now what should you do with them?
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Smith & Richardson — 100 Years of Mastering Change
Miles Free III interviews Smith & Richardson’s co-owners Rich Hoster and Phil Cowen to discover the secret to 100 years of success.
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What Attendees Experienced on PMPA’s Mastery Program
The PMPA recently hosted its new Mastery Program. The first of three tours was held in Cleveland, Ohio. Where did attendees go and how did they broaden their knowledge?
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Recruiting for Manufacturing — Part 1
Recruiting is sales. Recruiting is marketing. In other words, recruiting is storytelling and your employees are your best resource.
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Context — The Missing Key to Workforce Development
Upskilling your current workforce is as important as finding new talent. To expose them to experiences that encourage them to become problem-solvers is imperative.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 100: Built Up Edge — What It Is and What To Do
Because Built Up Edge changes the effective geometry of the tool, it can have either positive or negative effects.
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Happy Workers are Good Workers
According to an extensive study in 2019 by the Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, a conclusive link between happiness and productivity was found — happy workers are 13% more productive.
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Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths
Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak.
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Precision Machining Jobs Account for 7 of the Top 25 High Paying Jobs — No College Degree Required
Those who hire in the precision machining industry have a persuasive point for prospective employees who don’t hold — or want to go into debt to hold — a college degree.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 99: Iron
Iron is, by mass, the most common element on Earth, right in front of oxygen, forming much of the Earth's outer and inner core
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Mastery Program — Mastering our Craft
The program is designed to help precision machining professionals elevate their experience and knowledge. Miles Free III, the man behind the program, shares what he hopes attendees will gain.
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Heads Up on Lead
The latest information on lead in precision machining workpieces and options as the supply chain becomes an issue.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 98: Thread Milling
Contributed by Dave Sibinski and Roberts Automatic Products, Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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August Provides Immersive Experiences for Precision Machining
The best investment in your business is in your performers. PMPA is providing three precision machining experiences that shouldn’t be missed: National Technical Conference, Mastery Program and Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS).
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Wastes That Detract From Quality
Quality is the absence of waste. So what are some wastes that detract from Quality?
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Stereotyping Generations Can Lead to Missed Opportunities
Our workforce consists of Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z. They have grown up in different worlds. But does stereotyping our employees by generation help or hurt our leadership?
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PMPA's Market Insights for Automotive and Aerospace
Check out the latest sales insights, prepared by the PMPA, on these top industries served by precision machining industry.
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Quality — A Better Definition for Manufacturing
Quality is a critical factor in manufacturing. Has the definition changed over the years?
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Steel Defects Slivers on Rolled Steel Products
Steel defects slivers are, by their very nature, “injurious defects,” and as such rejectable.
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have.
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