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7. How Did Jason Forsell Capture Years of Tribal Shop Knowledge Without a Single Spreadsheet?
05 Nov 2025
Step inside the world of CNC operations and process knowledge with Jess Urbans and special guest Jason Forsell, Director of Operations at Johnstech International. With a manufacturing background starting in 1989 and experience leading teams across the globe, Jason shares practical stories and forward-thinking strategies for using CAM as the single source of truth in modern machine shops.The discussion spans everything from the shift away from binders and tribal knowledge to the culture of multi-shift teams, the importance of applied engineering education, and the role of CAM in documentation and process consistency. Discover Jason’s perspective on fostering knowledge retention, the real impact of Industry 4.0, training for machinists, and the evolution of shop culture from the US to Europe, Asia, and South America.Perfect for machinists, programmers, shop leaders, or anyone interested in the future of manufacturing technology and how process knowledge can be truly shared and preserved.———Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-urbans-msed-433149166/ Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-casanova-m-ed-868094349/Connect with [Guest] on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-forsell-63660821/ ———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: Midwest CAM Solutions www.midwestcamsolutions.com —————————————————————————————————
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