Published June 2012
By Miles Free III
As a plant and division manager, as a worker and as a technician, I have always been intrigued by episodes of training that worked, or that failed spectacularly.
Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities Factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published March 31, 2025 Download Magazine Article The battle for a skilled workforce continues. You need an edge. You can’t…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Talking Business Part 10 with Special Guest John Detterbeck Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 10 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. Published December 1, 2025
ON-THE-JOB INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SCREW MACHINE OPERATORS AND SETUP MEN – ACME-GRIDLEY SECTION Copyright 1969 Machine-specific manual presents basic principles of mechanism with photos and schematic drawings. Acme-Gridley section outlines procedures for setting tools and attachments, changing cams, gears, collets, pushers, etc. (Revised 1993). Printed copies available for sale in PMPA Publications. Cover and Introduction…
ITR Economic Report – May 2018 The Institute for Trend Research (ITR) quarterly reports focus on major areas of economic growth and decline in key market segments for the Precision Machined Products Industry. They are provided to PMPA members as part of the association’s overall business intelligence program and are used as a management tool to…
Going Paperless in the New Manufacturing Environment: Opportunities to be Touchless Brady Stevens from Global Shop Solutions Brady Stevens of Global Shop Solutions will dive into the key aspects of making your shop floor paperless. The presentation will tackle common problems manufacturers are facing today, common benefits manufacturers get from being paperless, tools you…
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published October 1, 2023 Download Magazine Article Information Technology (IT) empowers precision…