With 200+ new line operators joining annually across three separate facilities, Precision Manufacturing's classroom-based onboarding was inconsistent, unmeasurable, and taking an average of 21 days per hire. Trainers had no way to verify actual competency, and incident rates among new hires were 3x higher than tenured staff.
Valtep replaced the entire onboarding stack with AI-adaptive VR simulations covering equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality control procedures. A live competency dashboard gave managers real-time visibility into each new hire's progress and readiness across all three facilities.
Onboarding time dropped from 21 days to just 8 days. New-hire incident rates fell by 62% in the first year. The standardized approach across all facilities eliminated trainer inconsistency and saved an estimated $1.4M annually in reduced training overhead and fewer workplace incidents.
“Valtep gave us something we never had before — proof. We can now show exactly which skills each employee has, and where the gaps are before accidents happen.”