workforce development
Who Has the Best Job in the World?
New appreciation for the coolest part of a finisher’s job
Read MoreLearning "On The Job"
If you had to take a guess as to the source of my adhesion problems, would you say it is because of my pretreatment methods?
Read MoreResponse to Training Question
In regard to the question from C.L. in the August Clinic as to train or not to train, it sounds like C.L. is new on the job and was handed a problem area.
Read MoreTo Train...or Not To Train?
Wouldn’t it be better to eliminate issues in painting and pretreatment (cross-contamination of tanks due to carryover, running tanks out of range, blocked nozzles and risers, etc.) before purchasing new equipment?
Read MoreIt’s Not Jobs, Stupid
In 1992, one of Bill Clinton’s campaign managers summed up the key issue of that year’s presidential election in just four words: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Fast-forward to 2007, and ask most any politician: What’s the biggest issue facing U.S. manufacturing today?
Read MoreIndustrial Strength Succession Planning
Raise your hand if you are the owner (or part owner) of a successful family business, and someday you want your kids to step into your shoes [as the new owner(s)]. Let’s be specific about the word ‘kids’. We mean only those kids who are now in the business and who will someday run the business.
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Robot Saves on Labor Costs, Improves Quality
Faced with overseas competition and a regional labor shortage, Porcelain Metals Corporation turned to a supplier of robotic paint systems for assistance…
Read MoreAutomobile Painting
Question: I hope you can advise or give some direction as to where I could go to get the type of training to become a successful automobile painter.
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