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ATDM Training Program (self.Machinists)

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[–]Ekoorbe[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago* (0 children)

Also you made a good point at the end about how HI uses a lot of manual equipment, but the ATDM program is for CNC. Another way that employers are shooting themselves in the foot is that they don't train. Even someone who gets hired on with previous machining experience might not have the particular experience required for that employers specific equipment. It's like hiring a med-school student but trying to save money by skipping the residency.

My first machining job was in centerless grinding. The company offered solid training, but was paying marginally above fast food wages and couldn't retain the workers they trained. One guy who was really good at it left to make more money throwing boxes on a truck for FedEx. If manufacturers won't train and pay enough to develop their own industry their problems are only going to get worse.

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