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Read the latest news coming from the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Foundation of The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Foundation of The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), is making news with its timely efforts to avert an imminent crisis—the unprecedented shortage of skilled workers facing today’s employer.

FMA conducts ongoing research on the skilled worker shortage challenging manufacturers today. Request current information.

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How Do You Become an Engineer?Chris Osterholz works as a process engineer at Eclipse in Rockford,IL. He got his first introduction to manufacturing when he was just 14. He talks about the many steps in his life that took him from a 14-year old yard crew member to degreed engineer. He offers good advice for young people who may be thinking about manufacturing careers or are worried they won’t find the right niche to fill in manufacturing.
Unique Career Path Began with TinkeringLiza Heinig, a patent associate at Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, got into patent law by starting as a tinkerer. She recently shared her unique story about her untraditional career path that began with fixing things as a child with NBT’s Kimberly Pollard.