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Expo Hours
| Monday Sept. 8 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Tuesday Sept. 9 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Sept. 10 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Venue
McCormick Place
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in September 2025. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Workforce Development
F39: Your Hiring Playbook to Attract MORE Applicants with a Defined Company Culture
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
In business, employees are paramount for growth and cultural transformation. Maintaining a stable workforce is a top challenge. Imagine consistently attracting top-tier applicants aligned with your company culture. One company, a fifth-generation metal fabrication firm in Poseyville, Indiana, received 3,500 applications last year, expanding from a 5-person family team to 150+ employees. Ranked as one of Indiana's Best Places to Work in Manufacturing, they averaged 9.5 daily applicants in 2023. The presenter takes a deep dive into the tactics and strategies utilized in their hiring playbook. Learn what steps you can take to become an employer of choice in your region.
Workforce Development Track Sponsors
About This Session
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Room: Room S-330 G
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Workforce Development
Speaker
Lindsey Nix
Nix Industrial
Lindsey Nix has extensive experience in business development, recruitment, training, and finance. She has also served as Strategic Account Manager and Director of Finance, guiding Nix through high growth periods. Committed to community service, Lindsey supports family enterprises and education. Her leadership in volunteer roles enhances family businesses, economic partnerships, and educational programs in her region. Lindsey holds a BS in Management from Indiana University.
FABTECH Conference
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference
| CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference
| AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
|---|---|---|
| One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
| Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
| *Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. | ||
2025 Platinum Sponsors
