PMPA members are taking steps to address the skills gap. North Easton Machine was recently awarded a training Grant by State of Massachusetts to address training needs of 25 existing employees and 4 new hires.
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
Convincing data regarding earnings premiums for new Hires in manufacturing from U.S. Dept. of Commerce. can you afford NOT to consider a career in manufacturing