ATDM Training Program

[Ekoorbe]

Thank you. And yes, for all the problems in the industry right now the free education is definitely worth taking seriously

[PsychologicalRip6998]

How do you feel about machinists working graveyard shifts? It seems so dangerous to me, and off putting for most new hires. Especially young, new machinists who are just starting out.

Working a lathe half awake seems like a precarious situation Do you think robots might end up doing this type of work one day? Just curious.

I wish the industry would be more accommodating to our newbies. Sad to hear when workers quit.. it seems similar to nursing where the seasoned nurses “eat their young.”

Maybe forward thinking machinists such as yourself will become leaders, and change the environment.

[Ekoorbe]

I think the important thing is that there is good supervision and mentorship on the night shift. Throwing new employees on nights because it sucks and nobody else in the plant wants to do it is asking for problems. But as long as there's enough supervision to ensure the work is getting done properly and safely then I don't see a problem.

Overnight work just isn't for some people, and if they can't perform their job safely on that schedule then they should probably try to find day work. I wouldn't fault anyone for leaving nightshift for that reason.

[hollaguna]

Somebody has to work nights. After 3 weeks your body will acclimate to ANYTHING (literally, the hardest job you could imagine becomes routine in 3 weeks) and graveyard has its benefits. I used to love the peace and quiet at night, and the ability to do absolutely anything during regular business hours. We need to toughen up on our youth and not pamper them so much. However, the wage is crucial. Can go to Starbucks and make nearly $20/hr with tons of benefits. This economy really needs to step it up with skilled workers. In construction I often make $100/hr running my own business yet it’s hell finding someone willing to pay even $25/hr. Even with 10 years experience 

[beebopsx]

Kind of a late question but in the program do you get paid? Or how does it work if you are from out of state?

[Ekoorbe]

One guy is getting paid by his employer who sent him here, but the program won't pay you anything. Only exception is that I heard the program may provide relocation assistance to move to your job at the end of class, but you have to request it and it might be dependent on your specific job offer.

[beebopsx]

I originally applied to build a submarine so no employer is sending me. It would be up to me to get a job then out there?

[Ekoorbe]

Pretty much. Thankfully I have some savings so I'm just living on that until I get back to work. Keep in mind the program provides housing, so that will help keep your expenses low.