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235: How to Find Automation Talent Anywhere with Kyle Mahan, VP & GM of Wauseon Machine

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 9 May 2025 · 30m

What this episode covers

Kyle Mahan, VP & GM of Wauseon Machine, discusses the company's evolution from a machining and tube-forming business into a standalone automation division. He explains how Wauseon is breaking off its automation unit to operate independently, aiming to remove internal handicaps and better serve customers in a consolidating market. Mahan shares strategies for finding automation talent, emphasizing remote work flexibility that allows hiring globally, and highlights the value of A3 certification for integrators. The conversation also covers industry trends like the uptake of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and AI deployment in manufacturing.

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Wauseon Machine, A3, Collins Aerospace, Husco Automotive, Fanuc, Kuka, Inside the 5 Brewing

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