Shop Wide Breakdown and the Struggles of Hiring and Training | 02

Ever faced a job shop nightmare and wished you had known more?
Join Patrick, Cameron, and Brad in this exciting episode of the Impractical Machinists podcast as they dive into the challenges of running a job shop. From equipment failures and employee drama to untangling complex tax laws and managing critical job delays, hear firsthand how they navigate these challenges. Gain practical advice on threading Acme rods, mastering tax deductions, and balancing stress, all while learning the importance of community support. Whether you're a veteran machinist or new to the trade, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Work-Life Balance
04:05 Employee Tardiness / Challenges of Hiring and Training
27:03 Dealing with Equipment Failures
01:17:19 Outro
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Patrick Mcclintock: IG: https://www.instagram.com/job_shopper_tn/ or PM@Job Shopper TN
Cameron Graves: IG: https://www.instagram.com/machiningiscool/ or PM@Machiningiscool
Bradley Thomas: IG: https://www.instagram.com/marvelmachining/ or PM@Marvel
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