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Blog Posts - Page 71
- From The Welder
Still Building America—The proof is in the weld
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 23, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
The measure of your success as a welder lies in the quality of your weld. For female welder Sam Riggin, the quality of her welds also has earned her respect in a male-dominated profession.
- From The Fabricator
Skills aren’t everything
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 22, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Have you ever known a highly intelligent, skilled individual who created nothing but ill will and disorder in the workplace? How did your employer handle this situation? “Welding Wire” readers recently weighed in on this topic after reading the blog post “Voting workers off the island.”
- From The Fabricator
Not your typical workspace
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 14, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Independent fabricators and artists need workspace. On his search for space in Detroit, Josh Welton came across an interesting alternative to the typical offerings modeled on a similar, successful venture in New York. He’s excited about the prospect of working in this environment.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators weigh in on the new overtime rules
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 9, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
“Fabricating Update” subscribers were asked to share their thoughts on the new overtime rules for exempt employees that will take effect Dec. 1. Employees who responded welcome the action. Employers are not so happy about it. And one respondent questions the government’s motive behind the new rules.
- From The Fabricator
A Memorial Day tribute to honor Darla Welton's dad and remember his friends killed in action
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 1, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The U.S recently celebrated Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. To commemorate this occasion, Josh Welton has turned the podium over to his better half, Darla, who honors her dad and his fellow soldiers killed in action in this moving tribute.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturers must deal with new OT rules
- By Stephen Barlas
- Jun 1, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
U.S. manufacturers have to come to terms with the new overtime rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- From The Fabricator
- From The Fabricator
Voting workers off the island
- By Nick Martin
- May 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Working in a job shop or any small, tightknit organization requires attributes beyond job skills. If you don’t measure up, you might find yourself voted off the island and out the door.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Jump into your trade with both feet
- By Josh Welton
- May 23, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Interested in a career in welding and fabrication? Take advantage of opportunities to learn more, and you might find yourself on a fulfilling career path, just like Jonathan Lewis.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators are in the information business
- By Tim Heston
- May 19, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Fabricators aren't selling just parts anymore. They're selling their ability to partner and communicate with customers.
- From The Welder
The ability to multitask—a gift and a curse
- By Josh Welton
- May 19, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Times have changed. We live in the information and stimulation age. Many things vie for our attention, and it can be difficult to focus on a single activity or life plan. Is that good or bad? Here’s Josh Welton’s take, based on his own experience.
The morality of metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- May 16, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators are driven to compete, but they also want to do the right thing.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing wages and the front-line worker
- By Tim Heston
- May 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Manufacturers have serious turnover when it comes to front-line workers. And then there's the issue of pay.
- From The Fabricator
2016 FAB 40 preview: Preparing for a bigger market pie
- By Tim Heston
- May 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Revenue growth from 2014 to 2015 was essentially flat, depending on the fabricator's customer mix, but most are predicting busier times ahead.
- From The Fabricator
The Arsenal of Democracy—When Detroit bailed out the U.S. government
- By Josh Welton
- May 2, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Remember when the U.S. government bailed out Detroit? Many people were up in arms over the action. Perhaps knowing more about the automakers’ contributions to winning WWII might have softened some opinions. Here’s a short story about Chrysler's role.
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