Learning is Long-Term

Thriving in today’s environment depends on staying sharp.

We are excited about continual education, because growing our minds is a key element of “Perennial Growth”. Some might say it’s scary how fast the world is changing around us - we say it’s exciting. This excitement stems from our “Abundance Mindset”. Scarcity says change is scary, but abundance embraces change as an opportunity for growth.

Protomet offers formal training programs as catalysts for your Perennial Growth journey - mental, physical, spiritual, emotional. This catalyst is simply a spark that must become a flame. We desire to help you find that spark that energizes you, that you can embrace deeply throughout your own growth journey.

 

Training is a YOU thing

Past Trainings

PIT TRAINING

One of the coolest experiences of the year for me! - Chris Hanlon

PIT training is an excellent opportunity to learn LEAN principles and gain exposure to the elite world of NASCAR pit crews. We’ll shuttle the groups to Charlotte for this training. Employees who attend will do so on a paid basis, you’ll be paid your normal daily rate for the two days offsite.

www.visitpit.com/corporate-training

We are sending one group this year:

Depart: Noon Tuesday, 9/03

Event: Wednesday 9/04, return to Protomet that evening

LEAN TRAINING

Lean thinking is fundamental to success at Protomet

Protomet’s production processes are driven by Lean manufacturing principles. More importantly, we strive to continually adopt Lean in order to increase value to our customers and reduce internal waste. We have a long way to go and need your help to realize our full potential. This training will be entry-level, and will provide the philosophy, principles, and basic concepts of Lean.

  • When and Where

    • Oak Ridge Facility: TBD

    • Loudon Facility: TBD

  • Who

    • Any Protomet employee

SMARTSHEET - KPI TRAINING

Smartsheet Training - KPI Focus

Smartsheet is a foundational skill for anyone at Protomet today. Dive deep into what goes into the KPI reporting numbers for all of our departments! More and more, it’s becoming common currency in the job market, similar to basic skills effectively reading, writing, and communicating ideas. Smartsheet skills can leapfrog you over the competition as you look to add value to your organization and develop yourself. In the manufacturing context, the ability to pull raw data from your operational area and then refine that data is a key to understanding what’s really going on. With this skill you have the analytical backing to support your initiatives, report on progress, etc.

  • May 8th and 10th

    • At Protomet

    • 1 Hour session

    • Lunch Provided

  • Who

    • Any Protomet employee may apply

ANODIZE ESSENTIALS TRAINING

Jumpstart your career as a metal finishing professional!

How do you know if a piece of aluminum is properly cleaned for anodizing?
What the heck is going on inside of the electropolish tank? The bright dip tank?
Why do we bead blast parts, and why does that make things more challenging?
Come and learn this and much more from one of America’s most talented anodizers, Chris Parker of Reliant Aluminum Products!

  • When and Where

    • Next training event is TBD

  • Who

    • Any Protomet employee

CCAI POWDER COAT TRAINING

Online Training - Powder Coat like a Pro!

This self-paced course will provide a thorough understanding of the powder coating process. Weekly quizzes and a final exam will be administered and graded by a CCAI instructor. 

Students can expect to spend approximately 3-4 hours per week reviewing the course material, reading the chapters, participating in the forum and taking the quiz, depending on the pace of the student. Materials for the upcoming week will be provided in advance and the conclusion of the course quiz must be submitted by the Sunday night following the week.

More details can be found here: ccaiweb.com/event/OnlinePowderFall22

  • When

    • Next online course start date is TBD

    • Course lasts for 7 weeks

  • Who can apply: Any Protomet employee

  • Certifications to be gained: CCAI Certificate of Completion

OSHA 10 TRAINING

Health and Safety Basics

Learn basic safety and health information in the context of construction and general industry. This is a 10-hour course.

  • When

    • Oak Ridge Facility: TBD

    • Loudon Facility: TBD

  • Who can apply: Any Protomet employee

  • Certifications to be gained: OSHA 10-Hour CPR

CPR TRAINING

Knowledge that can save a life

Learn practical skills that may make you a true hero one day!

  • When

    • Oak Ridge Facility: TBD.

    • Loudon Facility: TBD.

  • Who can apply: Any Protomet employee

  • Certifications to be gained: CPR Training

 

“I enjoy working in an environment that constantly challenges me to grow, and Protomet really encourages and pushes their employees to get better every day.”

— Jonah Garrett, Engineer