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Journeyman machinist working on a CNC machine.

Skilled Trades, CNC Machining and Manufacturing

Can You Go to School to Learn Manufacturing?

Factories aren’t just filled with sparks and steel anymore. Today, they’re powered by precision, technology and skilled workers who know how to run advanced machines.

November 25, 2025

Skilled Trades

Celebrating National STEM Day: Skilled Trades at Lincoln Tech

National STEM Day is November 8, 2025. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics which is the foundation of innovation and discovery across every industry.

November 7, 2025

Learn what is flux-cored welding and explore its benefits, process, and applications in various industries.

What Is Flux-Cored Welding? Explained for Beginning Welders

Skilled Trades, Welding Technology

Nikki Barnes

November 05, 2025

Flux-cored welding, often called Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), is a common semi-automatic or automatic welding process that uses a tubular wire filled with flux

An introduction to G-Code and M-code for beginning CNC machinists.

What Is G-Code? Introduction To CNC Programming

Skilled Trades, CNC Machining and Manufacturing

Nikki Barnes

October 27, 2025

G-Code is an integral part of computer numerical control (CNC) machining.

Ohm's law and its relationship to power consumption is essential for every person entering the electrical field to understand.

Basics of Electricity: Essential Concepts Explained

Skilled Trades, Electrical

Robert Lanni

October 14, 2025

Electricity plays a critical role in our modern daily existence.

What is MIG Welding? Details and Usage Guide

What is MIG Welding and How Does It Work?

Skilled Trades, Welding Technology

Nikki Barnes

October 10, 2025

Welding is an art form that binds the world - from the cars we drive to the bridges we cross, and the buildings we inhabit.

The comprehensive Computer Numerically Control (CNC) machinist salary guide highlights.

CNC Machinist Salary Guide: Build a Career in Precision Manufacturing

Skilled Trades, CNC Machining and Manufacturing

Lincoln Team

September 30, 2025

From the automotive industry to metal fabrication and robotics, Computer Numerically Control (CNC) machinists play a critical role in modern manufacturing.

Learn what welding qualifications are, the skills and certifications involved, and why they are needed.

What Are Welder Qualifications? Insight On Certification Types

Skilled Trades, Welding Technology

Nikki Barnes

September 26, 2025

Welding stands as a backbone in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, and automotive, to name a few.

CNC Operator's Job Description - a CNC operator performing a machining task.

What Do CNC Operators Do? Job Description and Daily Tasks

Skilled Trades, CNC Machining and Manufacturing

Robert Lanni

September 22, 2025

Learning about the many tasks that a CNC operator would perform during the workday can give the prospective machinist an inside view of American manufacturing.

Learn the steps to becoming an HVAC service manager.

How to Become an HVAC Service Manager

Skilled Trades, HVAC

Lincoln Team

September 15, 2025

Ever wondered where a career in HVAC might take you?

Learn about the heavy equipment training programs and see learn which is the best path for you.

Heavy Equipment Training: Choosing The Right Program For You

Skilled Trades, Heavy Equipment

Lincoln Team

September 08, 2025

When you think about heavy equipment training, do you imagine lifting earth on massive construction sites?

Learn about workplace safety through OSHA.

Understanding OSHA Training: Details on Earning Certifications

Skilled Trades

Nikki Barnes

August 22, 2025

As workplace safety continues to be a crucial aspect of business operations across various industries, understanding the significance of Occupational Safety and H

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