Primetals granted $278K for employee training

Primetals Technologies has been landed a $277,800 state grant for employee training at its Worcester facilities. 

Training includes problem-solving skills, continuous improvement, lean certification, tooling and time and task management. The grant-funded training program from the Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development will continue through the end of 2019. 

The grant will fund interactive online classes for specific competencies, engaging with video, audio and relevant images including CNC simulators mirroring existing equipment at its 40 Crescent St. facility. 

The Primetals Technologies grant was one of 111 awarded statewide, totaling $7.9 million. Grants are matched dollar-for- dollar by the award recipients.