5 Topics for Machine Shop Training
These five safety topics should be a focus for your shop’s safety training in 2020, according to Miles Free, director of industry affairs, Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA).
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Young Leader Focuses on Continuous Improvement
In his five years as business team leader at American Turned Products, Jerry Eighmy, has educated himself about continuous improvement and lean initiatives and how to implement them at both of the company’s locations.
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Organized, Driven Leader Transforms Her Organization
“In her short amount of time with the company, she has made the largest positive impact that I have seen in 12 years here.” Read about how Morgan Miller, a 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader, has influenced C&A Tool.
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Emerging Leader Strives to be an Ambassador for the Trade
“When we have shop tours for students and instructors, sharing the company’s journey and sharing my experiences over time is important,” says Clay Adcock, production manager at Custom Tool and a 2020 Emerging Leader.
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Role Model Leads Shop to New Growth
Under Travis Donaldson’s leadership, Donmac Precision Machining Inc. has made extensive improvements, including streamlining its production. Read about this 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader’s other accomplishments here.
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Leader Modernizes Company with New Technology and Processes
In Gary Sweeney’s 10 years with Everett Industries, this 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader has taken organically developed engineering and product development systems and transformed them into scalable, reliable, efficient methods.
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Quality Employee Passionate About Sharing Her Knowledge
“Galion LLC has always encouraged me in my quest to grow and develop professionally, so I would like to help others do the same,” says Erica Bonen, a 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader.
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Passionate Role Model is the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company
“Manufacturing has become more than just a career, but a passion,” says Renee Schroeder, vice president of operations at Smith and Richardson Inc., and a Production Machining 2020 Emerging Leader.
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Tsugami Machines Offer Job Shop Flexibility
Tsugami/Rem Sales’ latest machines offer job shop flexibility.
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Video: Daily Challenges Emerging Leaders Face
In this video, Senior Editor Lori Beckman asks Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders what difficulties they deal with regularly.
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Leader Hopes to Surpass Family Shop’s Expectations
“As the future owner, it’s my responsibility to garner the respect of my workers and peers, and to lead a prosperous company,” says 33-year-old Cassandra Haupers. “To do so, I must learn from the past and innovate for the future.”
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From Youth Pastor to Operations Manager: Joshua Tinney Guides Family Business to New Places
“Joshua consistently goes above and beyond what is needed, always looking for ways to better our company and bring us to the forefront of manufacturing.”
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Manufacturing Attracts Young Leaders in Different Ways
Many of Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders talk about why they chose manufacturing for a career path in this video.
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Quick Learner and Hard Worker Helps Co-workers Improve Skills
“Josh is supremely patient and has been a great resource for the other team leaders, not only answering their questions but taking the time to explain and improve their skills.”
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Leaders Who are Goal Oriented
This video features some of Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders answering the question, “What are your goals within your company?”
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Meet Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders
This year’s 10 Emerging Leaders have many character traits in common that shine well beyond the buildings in which they are employed. Their leadership skills and willingness to help others grow within their skill sets has proven that the precision machining industry’s future is bright in the hands of these talented individuals.
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Global Shop Solutions Honors 25-Year Employee
Global Shop Solutions honors Debbie Wright, vice president of core programming, for 25 years of excellence.
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COVID-19 Effects on the Manufacturing Workforce
How has COVID-19 actually affected the manufacturing workforce? Have employer needs changed? Are the changes here to stay?
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How Champions Can Develop a Thriving Workforce
Having a workforce development champion in your shop is more critical now than ever before. Here are five techniques your champion can apply to attract and retain new talent.
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Department of Energy Selects the University of Texas – San Antonio to Lead Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute
The institute is a public-private consortium to bolster U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, energy efficiency and innovation.
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