Tony Gunn, Partner, Founder of The Worldwide Machinist & The Machinists Club at Manufacturing Solutions Group

Partner, Founder of The Worldwide Machinist & The Machinists Club

Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn is a Partner at Manufacturing Solutions Group. He is a manufacturing advocate, global industry ambassador, keynote speaker, and host of The Machinists Club Podcast. With over 25 years of experience spanning machining, manufacturing consulting, technology adoption, workforce development, and industrial media, Tony has worked alongside manufacturers in more than 50 countries, helping bridge the gap between people, technology, and opportunity.

Beginning his career as a machinist, Tony developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by manufacturers on the shop floor before expanding into international consulting and media. Today, he is recognized for his ability to connect industry leaders, technology providers, educators, and skilled trades professionals through authentic storytelling, strategic partnerships, and a shared vision for the future of manufacturing.

As the founder of The Worldwide Machinist and The Machinists Club, Tony's mission is simple: to elevate the people, companies, and technologies that quietly keep the world moving. Through factory tours, interviews, keynote presentations, and global industry outreach, he continues to champion the skilled trades while inspiring the next generation to discover the opportunities that exist within modern manufacturing.

His guiding belief remains unchanged: "We machine the unseen that moves the world."

Focus Areas

  • Manufacturing Advocacy
  • Industrial Media & Storytelling
  • Technology Adoption
  • Workforce Development
  • Skilled Trades

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