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196: The Skills CNC Machinists Need that You WON'T Learn in Trade School!

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 30 Jul 2024 · 46m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke interviews Christopher Zappettini, Nushrat Ahmed, and Danny Hill Jr., three CNC machinists who bypassed traditional trade schools to build their careers through alternative paths like engineering degrees, NASCAR tech programs, and on-the-job determination. The guests discuss critical skills for success, including aggressive self-advocacy, problem-solving methodologies, cleanliness, and the enduring value of manual machine skills. They emphasize that frontline leadership requires balancing immediate production needs with long-term process improvement, often described as 'manufacturing triage.' The conversation highlights that continuous learning and taking ownership of one's development are essential for advancing in the manufacturing industry.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Zappettini Consulting, Orbital ATK, Jane Adams Resource Corporation
Products
Iridium Next
Also
ASU, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, NASCAR Tech

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