When you need a new hire for CNC machining consider recently discharged military veterans. They typically bring superior skills to the job such as maturity, the aptitude to learn machine programming and operations quickly and the ability to think ahead. Their capabilities often include:
- A Strong Work Ethic. Most veterans didn’t volunteer for military duty because they were looking for an easy ride. In many cases they worked long hours under difficult conditions to perform challenging tasks. Plus, there was no question that they would show up on time.
- Transferable Skills. No matter what role they played in the military, these individuals had to be good at problem solving, communicating and taking responsibility.
- Team Players. In the military you must rely on your brothers and sisters in arms to successfully complete a mission. Therefore, you learn to respect and get along with a wide variety of people in the interests of getting the job done.
- Teams need leaders and veterans are trained to lead by example and with respect for the abilities of others. This can make them excellent mentors and motivators.
- Quick Learners. Of necessity, military people must learn new concepts, techniques and equipment quickly, so they can be ready to respond when needed. This means you’ll likely spend less time getting them up to speed.
- Policies & Procedures. Veterans understand that following established rules and ways of doing things enable an organization to operate efficiently.
- Grace Under Pressure. Military personnel often work in high-stress situations and have learned to deal with extraordinary pressures. Thus meeting tight deadlines is far from intimidating.
Syracuse University has partnered with GE, Boeing and others to create a toolkit for employers interested in hiring military veterans. Visit http://toolkit.vets.syr.edu for a wealth of information.
Give all of your valued employees the tools they need to succeed by visiting your Torrance Haas Factory Outlet. Call (310) 381-0750, email: jphillips@haasfactoryoutlet.com, or visit www.haasfactoryoutlet.com.