Ford CEO says car giant is struggling to fill 5,000 mechanic posts despite offering $120K salary

[paleotn]

22. Not that simple, unfortunately.

Many of the trades aren't easy academically, a common misconception, and for whatever reason people don't want to train in those fields. This isn't anything new. Back in the late 2000's and into the 20 teens, the company I worked offered generous relo and pay to fill those spots. We offered apprenticeship programs and it was still tough attracting talent. A highly trained machinist was and is worth their weight in gold. They're the folks who make technologically advanced manufacturing work.