Pushing for remote Fridays in our shop got me some side-eye, but here's why it works
Everyone in my shop thinks CNC operators need to be hands-on all the time, but I've been doing remote programming for a year now. My manager agreed to let me work from home on Thursdays to focus on G-code without distractions. I use simulation software to check my programs before sending them to the machine. It saves time and cuts down on mistakes. Some coworkers say I'm slacking, but I get more done. Last month, I found a possible crash in the sim that would have meant lost hours. Yeah, I miss the shop talk, but the quiet lets me focus. It might not work for all, but saying no to it without trying is just dumb.