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Blog Posts - Page 69
- From The Fabricator
Shift workers and the challenges they face
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 30, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Not all of us work 9 to 5. Some people work different shifts. While some enjoy doing so, it isn’t for everyone. No matter the reason behind it, those who work odd hours must be keenly aware of the aspects of such work that potentially are detrimental to their health and quality of life.
- From The Welder
Adjusting to a new workspace
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 29, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
After months looking for a new workspace following a move to Detroit, Josh Welton revisited a site he looked at a year ago. While this spot is not ideal for his operation, sometimes, out of necessity, you have to make do with what’s available. Adapting is a process.
- From The Fabricator
Got to pay your dues in modern-day fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As the metal fabricating business gets more complex, shops have to be smart about investing in technology, developing robust information technology systems, and investing in employee training.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—“When there is an opportunity, take it”
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 28, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Justin Webster’s fabricating career began as a spark ignited by his father, who advised him to take a welding class in his freshman year of high school. His journey did not take a linear path, but he now has his own shop and is living his dream. Here’s how he got there.
- From The Fabricator
Growing the business within the confines of a small shop
- By Nick Martin
- Sep 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
There’s nothing quite as gratifying to a small-shop owner as seeing healthy capacity levels. However, when limited workspace becomes an impediment to growth, it’s time to think about expanding. Wilson, N.C.-based Barnes MetalCrafters has reached this point.
- From The Fabricator
Tuning in on the job: A wireless earbud review
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Who doesn’t like music? It has charms to soothe the savage breast and also can make a workday more tolerable. Thanks to modern technology, listening to your personal favorites in the shop is getting safer and more comfortable. Here are some options.
- From The Fabricator
College and the manufacturer
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 13, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Why is college so expensive? Sky-high demand may have something to do with it. Other businesses could learn a thing or two from custom fabricators and other manufacturing sectors, where a four-year college degree isn't the only ticket to success.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Day 2016—You in?
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 13, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Frustrated by politics, the economy, or other things over which you have no control? Focus your energy on doing something positive for your industry. Participate in Manufacturing Day. You’ll be glad you did.
- From The Fabricator
Laboring on Labor Day
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 7, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Love unions or not, they are responsible for many improvements in working conditions in the U.S. They also are responsible for our most recent Federal holiday. However, many workers are not able to observe this holiday the way it was intended.
- From The Fabricator
Would your shop survive a natural disaster?
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 31, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
One in three small businesses have felt the impact of storms or extreme weather, and nearly 40 percent do not reopen after being hit by a natural disaster. Preparation is key to survival.
- From The Welder
You can’t judge a weld by its photo
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 29, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
You may be able to tell certain things from a photo, but not everything. No one knows that better than Josh Welton, whose weld photos garner a lot of attention and feedback.
- From The Fabricator
Poor customer drawings create headaches and costly rework
- By Nick Martin
- Aug 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Most job shops encounter situations in which the customer provides inadequate drawings and details. You are told, “This is all we have, make it work.” These jobs can be frustrating and costly.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—How one welder helps keep our world safer
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 25, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Welders work on all sorts of projects. Sometimes their efforts keep us safe in ways we probably never think about. Meet Devin March and learn about his contributions to our safety.
- From The Fabricator
Bosses—the good, the bad, and the clueless
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 18, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
What do you think of your boss? Is he or she a good motivator? Do you feel valued? Does your relationship with your boss affect your job performance and satisfaction? Some “Fabricating Update” readers took the time to share their thoughts about bosses they’ve known and what makes a good boss.
- From The Fabricator
Respect for the finishing line
Painting and powder coating come at the end of the line, but that doesn't mean it should be the last thing that fabricators think of if they are interested in running an efficient fabricating operation.
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