Congratulations to the Team at NIMS and its sponsoring partners as NIMS sets a new record for credentials issued in a year – 21,420, up 20% over 2014. Making a difference as they help to make a globally competitive skilled workforce.
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
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.
August 14th we published a post that asked the question-“What does the precision machining shop of the future look like?” We also posted the link to several relevant groups on LinkedIn. Jim Henderson, Continuous Improvement Consultant at Kalman Manufacturing replied to the discussion on the American Machinist Metalworking Group on LinkedIn. We think that you will…
We think it will be worth your time to investigate a career in Proecision machining- or any other craft like electrician, tool and die making, mechatronics, welding, robotics…
Successful completion of high school math algebra, geometry, trig is all that is needed to be able to do the math for precision machining.
Earnings and benefits are comparable to college- without the debt.
If you are comfortable doing high school math, and would like a career where you positively impact someone’s life everyday by making things like human safety critical anti-lock brake or airbag components, medical device components, aerospace, fluid power control, and parts used in other critical technologies, consider a job in precision machining. Our job outlook is positive, and many shops we know are hiring.
Precision machinists apply the principles of algebra, geometry, trig and statistics on the job daily, If you can do the math, we have a career for you!
Skill Gap is a global, not just North American problem.
Four of the top five manufacturing sectors by added employment were key markets served by precision machining. If you are looking for well paying interesting career, consider precision machining.
USA Today has an extensive article on Right Skills Now, the skilled workforce development program spearheaded by PMPA Vice President Darlene Miller of Permac Industries, in Burnsville, Minnesota. Thanks Paul Davidson at USA today for a great story about how to get started in a career in machining / advanced manufacturing.
“We can’t wait two years or four years,” for students to graduate college, says Darlene Miller, CEO of Permac Industries, a contract manufacturer in Burnsville, Minn. “We need people now.”