For Onamac Industries, the goal was about more than simply completing a training course. The company wanted to help its machinists grow their technical skills, prepare for more complex tasks, and communicate more effectively across departments.
Finding the right training program, however, took time.
McCarthy spent six months looking for a GD&T training solution that would meet the company’s needs. AJAC’s FAST Certificate Courses provided an opportunity to deliver the targeted instruction her team was looking for.
By investing in employee development, Onamac aimed to strengthen its workforce while giving machinists the knowledge and confidence to take on additional responsibilities.
Connecting Technical Training to Real-World Manufacturing
One of the most valuable aspects of technical training is its ability to connect classroom instruction with the work employees perform every day.
For Onamac Industries, the relevance of AJAC’s GD&T training was a key part of the experience. McCarthy highlighted the instructor’s ability to explain the material and incorporate examples that reflected the daily responsibilities of machinists.
This practical approach helped connect GD&T concepts to real manufacturing situations, making the training more relevant to the employees applying those skills.
When employees can connect technical concepts to their day-to-day work, training becomes more than an educational exercise. It becomes a tool they can use to support production, solve problems, and contribute to quality.
Turning New Skills Into Shop Floor Results
The value of employee training is ultimately measured by how employees apply what they’ve learned.
Following the GD&T course, Onamac Industries saw a practical benefit: employees were better able to check their own parts during production.
As McCarthy explained, employees who completed the training could check their own parts during production much more easily.
This is an important outcome for manufacturers looking to develop their existing workforce. Strengthening GD&T knowledge can help machinists better understand technical drawings, interpret dimensional requirements, and apply measurement and inspection principles to their work.
For Onamac Industries, the training also supported broader goals: helping intermediate-level machinists prepare for more complex tasks and improving communication and collaboration across departments.
Explore AJAC’s FAST Certificate Courses
Every manufacturer has different workforce development needs. Some businesses want to strengthen existing employee skills, while others need targeted training to help their teams adapt to new responsibilities, technologies, or production requirements.
AJAC’s FAST (Focused Applied Skills Training) Certificate Courses offer manufacturers a way to address specific skill gaps through focused, practical training.
Whether your team needs to strengthen its GD&T knowledge or explore other technical training opportunities, AJAC can help you identify options that align with your workforce needs.
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Help Your Workforce Build What’s Next
Onamac Industries’ experience demonstrates the value of identifying skill gaps and investing in training that connects directly to employees’ day-to-day responsibilities.
With the right training, manufacturers can help employees strengthen their technical knowledge, prepare for greater responsibilities, and contribute more confidently to production.
AJAC partners with manufacturers to support workforce development through apprenticeship programs and focused skills training.
Contact AJAC to discuss training opportunities for your team.
