Most people don't associate Amish communities with CNC machining, automation, or modern manufacturing.But that's exactly what makes Star Machine so interesting.In this episode of The Radical Job Shop Show, Emily Wilkins visits Star Machine in Shipshewana, IN to tour their new facility and hear how owner Phil Miller grew the company from a small shop rooted in family tradition into a growing precision machining business.What started as a small family operation has grown into a precision machining company serving customers across the country.Along the way, Phil shares:• The story behind the Star Machine• Why he believes in hiring attitude and training skills• How an Amish-owned machine shop uses modern technology• What customers are really looking for in a manufacturing partner• How the company grew into a facility nearly four times larger than their previous shopWhether you're a machine shop owner, manufacturing leader, engineer, or simply curious about modern manufacturing, this episode offers a unique look inside a business that's doing things a little differently.Learn more about Star Machine: https://www.starmachinellc.com/ Learn more about Marketing Metal: https://marketingmetal.com/Timestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Welcome to Star Machine01:30 Growing Into a Shop 4x Larger02:15 The Story Behind Star Machine03:50 Helping Customers Turn Ideas Into Parts05:15 Customer Success Stories07:00 Inventory & Customer Support08:30 Solving Manufacturing Problems09:00 Touring The Shop Floor10:20 Why Phil Bought a Swiss Machine11:30 Parts For The Glass Industry13:00 Building a Clean, Modern Shop14:45 Who Star Machine Serves15:30 Core Values & Building Trust16:20 What's Radical About Star Machine?17:15 Amish Ownership & LinkedIn19:30 Training The Next Generation22:00 Hire Attitude, Train The Skills23:30 The Impact of Branding & The Website24:15 Final Thoughts#Manufacturing #Machining #CNC #MachineShop #JobShop #ManufacturingCareers