Protect the investment you made in high tolerance, precision equipment by letting your operator learn about the screed in detail right at our factory.

Until March of 1997, all Somero Laser Screed training was done on-site. A trainer from Somero spent a week with the company who bought a Laser Screed. During this time, the trainer's main objectives were to get the operator familiar with the machines operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and job planning. One of the disadvantages of on-site training is the variability of the concrete industry. Too often, the trainer would end up operating the screed while the trainee was out trying to help catch up on the finishing. This takes away valuable time that the trainer and trainee could be spending together going over the systems of the machine. Because of the disadvantages of on-site training, we decided to begin training at our facility.

When a potential operator comes to one of Somero's training centers, we launch a 3 day training class with these goals in mind. The first goal is to familiarize the operator with the machine so he/she will feel comfortable operating and maintaining it. Next, the operator learns how to plan and coordinate placements when using the Laser Screed. Understanding the main systems of the machine is another main objective. The final goal is troubleshooting potential problems on the machine. This is accomplished through an intense hands-on session at the end of the class.

When the operator leaves, he/she knows the machine and how it works. We make sure that each system is understood so all trainees are prepared if anything should happen to go wrong. One major advantage of in-house training is we are able to sabotage our machine and then let the operator try to troubleshoot the problems and fix the machine so it will perform properly. It offers the operator a chance to fix the machine without the pressure of the job site.

In-house training has been very successful and is a better choice than on-site training because the operator has more time with the trainer and he is able to get to know the machine.

As of August 1, 2008, the new year-round Somero Sales College training facility will be located in Ft. Myers, Florida. Located minutes away form Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers, (RSW) customers from around the globe will be able to receive state-of-the-art training at any time of the year. Somero Class Training Schedule.