C&B Machinery has implemented a new program for our employees. Grinding School was born from the realization that we were missing out on a huge opportunity: cross-training our shop employees. Cross-training is beneficial in so many ways that we knew we HAD to start this program. C&B believes this will benefit not only our company internally, but will be a benefit to our customers, as well.
In a small to mid-size manufacturing company, training an employee to do more than one specific job is vital. Without cross-training, you run the risk of an employee leaving the company, for whatever the reason, and you won’t have another one to step in and fulfill the tasks of their role until a new employee is hired and fully trained. This not only affects the company, but can also have an adverse affect on the customer.
Increased knowledge in multiple job roles, continuous improvement and teamwork are just a few of the benefits employees and companies can realize when a cross-training program is implemented. The employees who are teaching, as well as, the employees who are learning feel more engaged. The teaching employees have an opportunity to share their knowledge on a specific topic, which may require some planning and preparation. Employees who are being taught are given an opportunity to ask questions and take time to completely understand a concept, where in a normal ‘work’ setting that may not always be the case.
Research shows that when an employee feels more engaged there is a higher probability of him/her doing their job more effectively and efficiently. C&B will continue to seek out opportunities and listen to our employees’ requests to help provide the training and education they need and desire to be the best in their role.
C&B Machinery is a Builder of Grinding Machines. We build new machines plus remanufacture, retrofit, rebuild and re-engineer used machines. Bring us your grinding machine and we will collaborate to make it the machine to fit your current grinding needs.