Machine Shop Mastery

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  • The Machine Shop Mastery Podcast helps to elevate the importance of the machine shop industry and reveal the secrets of success for machine shops, to inspire other shop owners or would-be shop owners to follow their passions, start and grow their shops to be an economic driver for our economy and their stakeholders.
    © 2025 Machine Shop Mastery
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The Machine Shop Mastery Podcast helps to elevate the importance of the machine shop industry and reveal the secrets of success for machine shops, to inspire other shop owners or would-be shop owners to follow their passions, start and grow their shops to be an economic driver for our economy and their stakeholders.
© 2025 Machine Shop Mastery
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  • 76. Inside Secrets of a 200+ Machine Shop

    76. Inside Secrets of a 200+ Machine Shop
    2025/04/09

    buildings—I knew I had to talk to the guy behind it. In this episode, I sit down with Billy Hogge, the second-generation leader of Screwmatics out of Pageland, South Carolina. His story is incredible. His parents started the company 37 years ago with just two screw machines, and today it’s grown into one of the largest and most efficient high-volume machining operations I’ve ever seen.

    We talk about how Billy and his team have scaled so effectively by staying relentlessly sales-driven—even when they’re at capacity—and by reinvesting in automation, Swiss and CNC machines, and lights-out manufacturing. One of the wildest things he shares? Their top six customers today weren’t even customers five years ago. That’s how aggressive and strategic their growth has been.

    We also dive deep into workforce development. Billy’s all-in on building the next generation of machinists, partnering with local schools, serving on state workforce boards, and even helping shape tech school curriculums. He shares some great tips for how to find and keep good people—and how to help them grow within your team.

    Whether you’re running a small job shop or a larger operation, there’s something here for everyone. Billy offers so much wisdom on machine strategy, culture, sales, and what it really takes to grow and modernize a shop in today’s market. This one’s packed with insights, and I’m confident you’ll walk away inspired—and probably scribbling down a few action items.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
    • (0:22) Why you need to complete the Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Survey
    • (1:50) Overview of Screwmatics’ size, history, and impressive 16-building campus
    • (7:41) How they run lights-out automation and fully automated second shifts
    • (9:13) Learn more about Screwmatic’s global client base
    • (13:07) Billy’s personal journey into the business and rise to vice president
    • (16:09) Achieving growth without a designated sales team
    • (20:42) The secret sauce in Screwmatic’s process
    • (25:45) Operating in a high-volume environment
    • (28:20) Why Billy is always filling the pipeline with opportunities
    • (35:54) Strategic machine investments using Section 179 with strong ROI focus
    • (37:24) Partnering with schools and shaping curriculum for workforce development
    • (45:17) Their culture of individual growth, flexible pay, and long-term employee success
    • (48:09) Using ChatGPT to train operators on G-code and boost self-learning
    • (50:00) The automation implementation process at Screwmatics
    • (1:03:20) Why you need to listen to the Lights Out podcast
    Resources & People Mentioned
    • Complete the Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Survey
    Connect with Billy Hogge
    • Screwmatics
    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Billy.Hogge@Screwmatics.com
    Connect With Machine Shop Mastery
    • The website
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Instagram

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    1 時間 4 分
  • 75. I’ve Seen It All: From Apprentice to Cars, Rockets, Implants & Robots – Jim Cooney

    75. I’ve Seen It All: From Apprentice to Cars, Rockets, Implants & Robots – Jim Cooney
    2025/03/26
    How do you go from being the kid who couldn’t sit still in class to leading the machine shop for one of Elon Musk’s most ambitious ventures? In this gripping and often jaw-dropping episode, I sit down with Jim Cooney—Head of the Machine Shop at Neuralink—for a raw and refreshingly honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the unconventional road to mastery in machining. While Jim isn’t a shop owner (my usual guest profile), his story offers every bit of the leadership lessons, grit, and insight that Machine Shop Mastery is known for. From his humble beginnings as a high school co-op student in Canada, Jim details how a lack of direction became fuel for a deeply hands-on journey into the world of machining. With stories of brutal old-school shop cultures, tools thrown across the room, and managers who trained with tough love (and zero patience), Jim paints a vivid picture of how adversity shaped his technical excellence and emotional resilience. But what really sets this episode apart is Jim’s transition from traditional tool & die work to the heart of Silicon Valley innovation. His career path took him from automotive stamping in Ontario to leading critical manufacturing efforts at Tesla, Apollo Fusion, and now Neuralink. He shares what it’s like building high-stakes, high-tech parts under pressure—and how working insane hours during Tesla’s “production hell” made him sharper, faster, and more adaptable. If you want a peek into the mindset and muscle it takes to thrive in a fast-paced, bleeding-edge manufacturing environment—or you're looking for inspiration on how to grow through adversity—this episode delivers in spades. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… (0:00) Jim kicks off with a fun story about getting a missile export license(0:14) Why you should complete the Modern Machine Shops Top Shops Survey(1:42) Learn about Jim Cooney and his unique journey in manufacturing(4:35) Jim shares how struggling in school led him to discover machining(8:00) Stories from his early days in tough, old-school Canadian machine shops(10:44) Jim explains Canada’s apprenticeship system and earning his Red Seal(14:19) Jim’s first exposure to CNC and CAM at Massiv Die Form(20:04) Why Jim quit on the spot after being massively undervalued(22:13) How Jim moved into machining instruction at a college(25:46) How teaching machining and coaching hockey built his leadership skills(28:27) A surprise text leads Jim to Tesla during “production hell”(31:17) Wild stories from Tesla’s stamping department and nonstop chaos(34:21) Navigating the die process at Tesla (repair work)(38:15) Creating a game-changing apprenticeship program inside Tesla(40:41) Moving into the startup world with Apollo Fusion and later Astra(46:00) Facing burnout, broken promises, and the tough side of acquisitions(48:58) Quitting Astro and joining Neuralink the day he got his green card(51:49) Jim’s experience working at Neuralink (and their trajectory)(57:12) Jim’s process choosing the machinery they needed(1:00:15) Building and growing a team with a high standard of excellence(1:03:37) Skills to acquire if you aspire to be in leadership(1:06:33) Why you need to check out the Lights Out podcast Resources & People Mentioned Complete the Modern Machine Shops Top Shops SurveyTeslaNeuralink Connect with Jim Cooney Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The websiteLinkedInYouTubeInstagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK
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    1 時間 7 分
  • 74. From Employee to Employer - Adam Zimmer from Zimmer Design & Manufacturing

    74. From Employee to Employer - Adam Zimmer from Zimmer Design & Manufacturing
    2025/03/12
    Have you ever thought about what it takes to make the leap from employee to employer in the machining world? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I’m joined by Adam Zimmer, the founder of Zimmer Design & Manufacturing. Adam’s journey is a remarkable one—he went from working as a tool and die maker to owning and growing his own successful machine shop in just three years. What started as a one-person shop is now an operation with 11 employees, nine machines, and three shifts running. In our conversation, Adam reveals how he made this transition, from learning the ropes as an employee to becoming an employer and leader. Adam explains how he built a company culture based on trust and autonomy, while networking and community involvement played a key role in his success. He also highlights how strategic investments in technology, such as ERP systems and automation, have fueled his rapid growth. Adam also talks about the value of working with a business coach to refine his management and financial strategies. If you're considering making the jump from employee to employer, or simply looking for ways to scale your own machine shop, Adam’s insights into hiring, process optimization, and leadership are sure to inspire you. This episode offers practical lessons from a business owner who has experienced it all firsthand. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:00) Adam’s transition from musician to machinist(3:53) How Adam started Zimmer Design & Manufacturing(7:06) Diving in and acquiring a business and customers(11:21) The importance of networking to grow your customer base(13:31) Building a company culture based on trust and autonomy(16:01) Delegation and leadership: Adam’s approach(18:25) Using technology and automation to scale the business(20:57) How Adam finds and hires the right people(26:21) Why you need to check out Buy the Numbers(28:14) How Adam builds trust with his team(35:41) Overcoming challenges in the early stages of growth(42:58) Adam’s strategic moves and biggest wins(45:37) Advice for new shop owners or those looking to scale their business(49:40) Why Adam decided to hire a business coach Resources & People Mentioned Zimmer Design & Manufacturing StoreAdam on Manufacturing Transformed DiSC® ProfileProShop ERP Connect with Adam Zimmer Zimmer Design & ManufacturingConnect with Adam on LinkedIn Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The websiteLinkedInYouTubeInstagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK
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    52 分

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