Looking for real answers to shop floor challenges every CNC machinist and programmer faces? Tired of day shift vs. night shift tension, tribal knowledge getting lost, or wasting time hunting for tools? In this episode, Chris Karnitz, who went from forklift driver to continuous improvement engineer opens up about the gritty realities and genuine strategies that can help you work smarter, not harder.From running old bandsaws to running multi-spindle Index machines, Chris shares what they don’t teach you in manuals: how to actually optimize toolpaths, the truth about shortcuts (zip ties count!), and why every minute counts for production. Hear about making efficiency second nature, keeping teams engaged, drilling down on shop hacks, and the culture shifts that separate average shops from the ones you want to work for. Got tribal knowledge nobody writes down? Struggling with new tech or leadership that just doesn’t get it? You’re not alone.Listen for shop floor wins, hard questions, hands-on solutions, and real talk about what makes this trade worth it—beyond just the paycheck.———Connect with Jess on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaurbans/Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinacasanova/Connect with [Guest] on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-karnitz-746580130/———Join CNC Underground Newsletter!  https://swiy.co/cncundergroundJoin CNC Underground — the go-to weekly newsletter read by 6,000+ elite machinists and programmers. Get cutting-edge tips, tooling strategies, CAM shortcuts, and industry updates in one tight, no-fluff email.————About Midwest CAM Solutions: Midwest CAM Solutions is the world’s largest GibbsCAM reseller, helping manufacturers boost productivity with expert CAM software solutions, training, and support.Learn more at: www.midwestcamsolutions.com————————————————————————————————

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