The Impractical Machinists - Shop Wide Breakdown and the Struggles of Hiring and Training | 02

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

07/23/24 • 78 min

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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Bradley Thomas: IG: https://www.instagram.com/marvelmachining/ or PM@Marvel
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Previous Episode

CAM Software, Walk-in Customers & More! | 01

Welcome to the very first episode of "The Impractical Machinist"! Meet your hosts Patrick, Cameron, and Bradley as they kick off this journey with a bang. What started as a quirky Instagram group chat has morphed into a lively community of machinists, programmers, and shop owners. In this debut episode, we dive into hilarious and heartwarming shop stories, uncover the unexpected beginnings of our group, and share some jaw-dropping moments from the shop floor. Get ready for a mix of humor, insight, and a whole lot of machine talk. Whether you’re here for the tools, the tales, or the camaraderie, this episode has it all. Join us and become part of the madness!
TOPICS:
- Walk-in Wednesday
- 3D Printing
- CAM Software
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Walk-in Wednesday
15:00 3D Printing
35:00 CAM Software
47:52 Outro

Next Episode

How We Became Machinists | 03

In our latest episode, Patrick, Cameron, and Bradley share their unique stories of how they started in machining. No matter where you begin, there's a place for you in this trade. Tune in now!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Updates
06:55 Pathways into Machining
08:35 Patrick's Apprenticeships
37:01 Bradley's Start in Machining
42:16 Cameron's Start in Machining