Process Zones

Training & Personnel
Training is one of the most difficult and important activities in any machining facility. In some parts of the country, as the number of skilled machinists dwindles, shops are increasingly facing the challenge of developed skilled employees themselves by training these employees internally.

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February 2012

Ask The Expert: Training


Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Ask Ryan Pohl a question related to training.

February 2012

Ask the Expert: General Manufacturing Management


Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Ask Wayne Chaneski a question related to general manufacturing management.

June 2011

PowerPoint for Setup Instructions


Machine tool operators at this shop can verify their setup procedures with this visual presentation.

August 2007
Teaches a class

Engineering Employees


Today, the lack of skilled manufacturing employees is the major problem holding this company back. To clear the way for growth tomorrow, the company is determined to solve this problem. The answer is an internal university for developing the skills of every current employee and new hire, including many who have never set foot in a machine shop before.

September 2009
WSC 4

Leadership Skills Also Characterize A Champion


The WorldSkills Competition is a biennial event in which students compete with their international peers in occupational trades. This year, the team from the United States entered in both the CNC turning and CNC milling categories. Includes VIDEO.



May 2012

Expanding Without Adding Staff

By: Peter Zelinski
This news story is perhaps a sign of the times. This manufacturer expanded the size and capacity of its facility, but struggled to expand its workforce.

April 2012

Multi-Level Maintenance Certification Training

By: Modern Machine Shop
ToolingDocs offers a tooling component repair course certification training program.

March 2012

Yes Virginia, U.S. Manufacturing Is Alive and Well

By: Emily Tudor
During a recent press tour with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, MMS Editor Emily Tudor got to see what the state was doing to strengthen manufacturing and train the next generation of skilled workers.

January 2012

Important Versus Urgent

By: Peter Zelinski
Don’t let the search for manufacturing staff today distract you from the potential for developing employees tomorrow.

January 2012

Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today

By: Peter Zelinski
A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.

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