3. Essential Strategies to Advance Your Machining Career with Ben Marti

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CNC Underground: Afterhours

Jessica Urbans

8 episodes

1 week ago

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. Honest, gritty, and a little fun, this is where modern machining gets real.

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3. Essential Strategies to Advance Your Machining Career with Ben Marti

CNC Underground: Afterhours

38 minutes 32 seconds

2 months ago

3. Essential Strategies to Advance Your Machining Career with Ben Marti

From custom race car parts at sixteen to high-stakes aerospace and defense prototypes, Ben Martin shares an inside look at the world of machining, shop culture, and mentorship. Hear his take on early career challenges, the real differences between industries like medical and defense, and why well-kept shops and open conversations make all the difference for both seasoned machinists and new apprentices. This episode mixes personal stories, industry insights, and a healthy dose of humor with practical advice—plus, lively rounds of “Forgivable or Fireable” and “Machinist Myths”—all while highlighting the importance of continued learning, automation, and challenging old stereotypes in manufacturing.

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Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-urbans-msed-433149166/

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-martin-5a2b8847/

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About Midwest CAM Solutions:Midwest CAM Solutions is the world’s largest GibbsCAM reseller, helping manufacturers boost productivity with expert CAM software solutions, training, and support.

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