HTT, Inc. was looking to create a consistent and effective training program to implement across different areas of the company. That’s where METALFORM EDU’s large catalog of courses came in.
Why METALFORM EDU?
Before using METALFORM EDU, HTT, Inc. conducted most of its training via PowerPoint. While successful, using PowerPoint provided different training to employees based on who was providing that training. One main reason for implementing METALFORM EDU was to standardize how all employees go through the same training so that everyone follows the same methods, procedures and language on the shop floor.
In addition to providing a consistent training program, METALFORM EDU’s metalforming library helps employees who have never worked in a stamping environment. HTT has identified a number of machine operators who have the potential to become set-up technicians. By using METALFORM EDU’s die-setting training, these machine operators can be trained to become excellent set-up technicians.
Results of METALFORM EDU Implementation
Currently, four percent of HTT’s employees use METALFORM EDU for training, with 25 percent of the company’s workforce expected to take part within the next few months. METALFORM EDU is giving HTT employees the knowledge and tools needed to do their jobs safely, effectively and consistently. Through the supervisory skills courses, HTT’s leads are collaborating more successfully on the shop floor.
Supervisors also expect a decrease in die crashes and mis-hits/feeds once the majority of the shop floor workforce is trained with METALFORM EDU.
About HTT, Inc.
Since 1985 companies of every size and across nearly every industry have trusted HTT with their metal stamping needs. From its tool design and prototyping services to its engineering-driven production environment to end-to-end project management that takes projects from concept to finished product, HTT harnesses its people’s expertise and skills to create and produce metal parts that the industry can count on.
HTT, Inc. has been a PMA member since 2018.
Learn more about PMA’s online training program, METALFORM EDU, here.