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- Ashland, PA - small town with a low cost of living and a low labor rate.
- All shop employees are enrolled in Journeyman Certification Program through U.S. Dept. of Labor and Industry.
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- NJ average labor rate is 28% higher.
- PA average labor rate is 24% higher.
- Shops around larger cities such as Philadelphia and Pittsburg are even higher, and often hire only operators, not machinists.
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- 24 Hour Operation (67% overhead cost reduction on machines, building, utilities, administrative staff, etc.)
- 2-3 Week Lead Time (more hours to get your job done quicker)
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- Most shops run only 8 hrs/day.
- The cost of a $250K CNC machine is about $5,000/month.
- $31.25/hr. on 1 shift
- $10.41/hr. on 3 shifts
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- Only machine shop in PA & NJ to offer "Blended Supply" program for lowest prices from China without any risk of poor quality or late deliveries.
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- Shops do not have sources in China.
- Brokers can not offer anywhere near the level of protection. They do not have the ability to make parts.
- We guarantee your delivery by making the parts ourselves in case of a problem.
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- Up to a 5% discount for late deliveries.
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- No delivery guarantee or discount for late deliveries.
- Often do not even advise of delays.
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