Most of FDM's machinists have worked there for 30 years or more and now most are retiring due to retirement incentives being offered. As a result, FDM hasn't ever had to train anyone on these machines. Additionally, the experienced employees are not willing to stick around to help train new employees. Because of the age or the machinery, they really are the best resource for knowing how to use the machines.

Some new employees have never been on a factory floor, others are transferring in from other departments from within the company.

These jobs were highly sought after because of good pay and a good reputation that the plant has. They also offer a lot of overtime.

Only the best applicants were chosen from the large group of applicants.

While on the factory floor, all people must wear hardhats, goggles, ear-plugs, hard-toed shoes. Training will need to take place on the factory floor.

Production and use of the machines cannot stop or slow down. There should be no downtime during training. Training of three shifts must occur within 90 days.