Since I started following manufacturing trends closely, one thing that has always seemed to come up is the need for more welders. Fusing objects together, correctly, is incredibly technical. If it wasn't, there would not be a shortage of welders. The consequences of bad welds or poor inspection practices can be premature failure and even life or death, so the stakes are high. … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Shop Classes and Positive Shipments
In this weeks edition of Two for Friday we'll discuss the seemingly conflicted relationship in two distinct topics. It's no wonder people get confused about where things are going. This week we were reminded that high paying jobs exist without candidates to fill them and yet un-employment overall remains high. We also learned that in spite of sentiment being low, shipments hit … [Read more...]