01/17/2023
This has been a leading conversation in our industry for the past few years, and the workforce shortage brought on by Covid-19 era has accelerated our discussions. Could you imagine infrastructure being severely affected? The next generation of, not only welders, but tradesmen all together, is small. Manufacturing is the heartbeat of America, it is critical to support it.
Welding is a large part of our Fabrication process. Over the past few years ConBelt has introduced Robotic technology to some of our welding processes. This has helped with overall productivity, and has made the work environment better for the operator. Currently, we are in the very beginning discussions of a large and heavily engineered air filtration and cooling retrofit. Our goal is to attract the younger workforce by providing them a clean and comfortable working environment and providing them with specialized training catered to our products.
Companies like Able Steel are taking steps in the right direction to help show the younger workforce that there are great career opportunities outside of college. There will be some very highly sought after skills within the coming years. What are your thoughts? What do you see in your area of work?
Able Steel Fabricators, Mesa, Ariz., is preparing for a future where structural steel fabricating and welding expertise is not as readily available.