Younger generation propelling screw machines

Birthdays are celebrated every month at Gent Machine with a card and a birthday check. Everyone loves a birthday check but we've garnered some data through these celebrations. We've noticed the screw machines are no long for the older generation. Sure we have our old timers but they serve as our mentors to the younger generation.

The age demographics of a machine shop in Cleveland, Ohio may or may not surprise you. There is a vision of the old guy back in the tool room with the ability to create any part for absolutely any need. Blindfolded. While we wish more young people considered a career in high precision machining, there is a competitive advantage having the expertise and problem-solving skills of experienced employees on our roster alongside our younger employees.

In our multi-generational machining family, we cherish the years of experience our employees lend to our company and to our industry. Learning and wisdom develop through the generous teaching of others - and by making mistakes. Learning requires precious time and patience. Each machine and tool have their own idiosyncrasies. We are fortunate that our employees’ talents and experience further our mission. They use innovation and teamwork to find the right solutions to provide superior quality, machining expertise, and on time delivery.

At Gent Machine, employees over the age of 55 make up 25.8% of our labor force, with those between the ages of 41-54 making up a whopping 48.4%. That means 74.2% of our Gent Machine family is over the age of 41. Our customers benefit from the high level of skill our team developed through the years. Our young and talented employees have access to a wealth of knowledge. Working and learning together, regardless of our calendar age, ensures our long-standing tradition of total customer satisfaction.

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