Skills taught after hire as needed: Product Training, Management Skills, ISO Training, 5's, P&L Review, Smartsheet, Safety Training, P21, Tour-de-Force, Problem Solving Skills (5 Whys, fish bone decision analysis, 8 Step Problem Solving) and Mistake Proofing. Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.