6. Why One Machinist Thinks Cheap Equipment Will Sink Your Shop With Jared Reining

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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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6. Why One Machinist Thinks Cheap Equipment Will Sink Your Shop With Jared Reining

CNC Underground: Afterhours

49 minutes 32 seconds

1 month ago

6. Why One Machinist Thinks Cheap Equipment Will Sink Your Shop With Jared Reining

Longtime machinist Jared Reining joins host Jessica to talk shop culture, leadership, business lessons, and the path from saw operator to prototype machinist, all the way to starting his own garage shop. With 10 years of experience, including stints at Olander Tooling, Lester, Matthias Die, and Pharma Med Automation, Jared shares hard-earned advice for those looking to break into both CNC manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

The episode opens with Jared's candid stories of early mistakes, hands-on learning, and how those lessons shaped his approach in four different shops. From training apprentices to refining leadership strategies with insights from psychology, Jared offers actionable ideas for building teamwork and strengthening shop morale. Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at Arete Manufacturing, including a unique project for electric vehicle fire suppression and thoughts on balancing a side shop with a full-time job.

Jessica and Jared also discuss the future of machining, touching on millennial and Gen Z work habits, AI, automation trends, and why keeping tribal knowledge alive is key. Plus, a round of “Machining Myths” and garage shop confessions bring plenty of humor and wisdom for anyone interested in manufacturing and business.

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