If you are comfortable with high school math- geometry, algebra, and trig- you could have a great career in precision machining. By the way, earnings of new hires in manufacturing are higher than those not in manufacturing- 38% higher according to the U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration
What works to help us qualify and put to work long term unemployed in middle skill jobs? How do we build the ROI case for this? How do we scale it nationwide?
We have broad bi-partisan agreement as to what the problem is. And everyone we spoke with genuinely wanted to fix it.
Normalizing may just give you the edge you need to assure you develop the as quenched hardness you need.
The latest September 2013 PMPA Business Trends Report shows strong optimism in the sector as sales for the year are up, even as sales slipped 8% from their August high.
5 links for OSHA GHS Dec 1 2013 mandatory training.
The team at Cool Shop Sepco Erie has created a Best Practice Sling Identification, Tracking and Inspection System to comply with OSHA 1926.251. How cool is that?
We are expecting increased enforcement on Exit routes from OSHA following their June Enforcement Memorandum.
MFG Day 2013 was a success helping precision machining craftsmen share insights into their career and connect with hundreds of interested students and potential future precision machinists.
Manufacturing jobs are plentiful in Erie County and throughout North America. There are job openings at every shop she has visited. She says the challenge facing manufacturing shops is finding interested and qualified people to fill job openings.
PMPA members across the country are hosting Manufacturing Day events to highlight career opportunities in Manufacturing.