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Month: February 2018

Attendance and Reliability

February 17, 2018March 4, 2018
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Woody Allen is credited with having said, “80% of success is showing up.”  If he hadn’t made the statement, I’m certain some machine shop owner would have! Attendance and punctuality is one of the most visible and easiest ways an Read more

Essential Skills, Most Popular, Work Ethic

Embrace The Difficult Parts

February 17, 2018March 4, 2018
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Sooner, rather than later, you may find yourself running a difficult job/part out in the shop. These jobs can be no fun and can make the work day drag on and feel like it will never end. The reason a Read more

Soft Skills, Work Ethic

How to Answer The Question “What Happened?”

February 17, 2018March 4, 2018
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When I was 14 years old, I began mowing the lawn at my grandparents’ house. My grandfather showed me the mower, taught me how to start it, and then instructed me on how to safely operate it. Off I went Read more

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Jump Into The Talent Pool…The Water Is Fine

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018
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It seems everywhere you look, you’ll read or hear something regarding industry being unable to find enough workers to fill all the jobs that are available. Companies continually draw on what is called a talent pool to fill these spots. Read more

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Three Levels of CNC Operating

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018
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In reality there are three levels or stages of CNC Operating. What level you operate at, as well as how much the company “lets you do” usually depends on two things: skill level and company policy. In many shops, if Read more

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