HeyJaredCNC Underground: Afterhours
CNC Underground: Afterhours is where CNC, CAM, and manufacturing come to life after the shift ends. Hosted by Jessica Urbans of Midwest CAM Solutions, we dig into tooling, tech, shop wins, everyday struggles, and the real stories from machinists, programmers, and industry pros.
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29. Around the World with Machinist Tony Gunn: Dirty Shops, $20 Wages, and Million-Dollar Anchors (opens the original)
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Tony Gunn shares a unique perspective shaped by decades on the shop floor and years spent visiting hundreds of manufacturing facilities worldwide. This episode covers the real difference between successful and struggling shops, what cleanliness and organization reveal about operations, and how global trends in automation and technology are impacting manufacturing everywhere. The conversation addresses the myths and realities of American manufacturing, including what the U.S. does well, where oth
28. The 90-Day Problem with Andrew Brown: Why Your New Hires Are Already Halfway Out the Door (opens the original)
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Across the skilled trades, the hiring crisis has taken center stage but is it really only a shortage of applicants, or are businesses struggling just as much with retention? This episode breaks down why the trades are facing not just a hiring gap, but a “90-day problem,” where new hires often leave within weeks or months. The discussion confronts common misconceptions, the power and pitfalls of mentorship, generational divides, and evolving workplace expectations. Listeners get both practical pe
27. Do the Math: Harry Moser on Offshoring, Risk, and Why There's Still Hope (opens the original)
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America’s manufacturing sector faces critical decisions on reshoring, workforce development, and automation. In this episode, Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, shares more than 50 years of industry experience and a practical look at what it will take to strengthen US manufacturing. Harry breaks down why short-term thinking hurts manufacturers, how Total Cost of Ownership changes sourcing decisions, where reshoring opportunities exist, and why workforce development, automation, an
26. Leaving Your Mark: Stop Searching for Machinists, Start Building Them with Mark Christopher (opens the original)
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This episode tackles the root of what’s really behind the so-called “talent shortage” in manufacturing, pulling apart the difference between a lack of skilled workers and mismatched expectations in the industry. Hear stories of hands-on learners who sidestep traditional training, companies willing, or unwilling, to invest in people, and how producers can build their own pipeline of machinists rather than waiting for the perfect candidate to walk in. Discussions highlight the value of attitude ov
25. Getting Phil-osophical About Building a CNC Shop From Scratch With Phil Miller (opens the original)
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An unexpected path from Amish roots to CNC shop ownership sets the stage for a conversation about forging a career in manufacturing without a clear roadmap. This episode highlights how a hands-on upbringing built a foundation for curiosity and innovation, leading to a passion for machining and the drive to launch a successful business. Key topics include pinpointing ideal customers, addressing the challenges of training and mentoring new talent, and cultivating a workplace culture grounded in ho
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