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Giselle Benitez
Production Lead Okay Industries Inc. New Britain, CT
“There are a lot of opportunities for women in manufacturing. Everyday new technology is being developed for use in manufacturing. One example is the increased use of lasers. Lasers can cut very small and accurate shapes in material while leaving a minimum burr. This technology is being used more and more in the manufacture of medical devices. This field is wide open for women who are willing to invest their time and energy to learn laser technology.”
Faye Brand
Co-Owner Co-Line Manufacturing Lynnville, IA
“Manufacturing is an exciting and ever-changing career choice for women. There are many opportunities to learn and grow.
It takes a team of dedicated employees to move an idea from conception to a finished product, with numerous steps in between. Working alongside both men and women in the factory and office, and helping to improve our processes and eliminate extra steps, is my favorite part of my manufacturing career.”
Lisa Bowen-Dillard Materials Manager/ IQMS Administrator Truform Manufacturing Dickson, TN
“A manufacturing career holds a great opportunity for women by giving them the ability to have a competitive edge in a diverse environment. It creates visibility that allows for other women to thrive in manufacturing.”
Lauren Boyle
Industrial Engineering Manager
Sjoberg Tool & Manufacturing Corp. Hartland, WI
“There are so many learning opportunities in the field of manufacturing! Every day there are new challenges and the industry continues to change day by day. I have enjoyed working with people inside and outside of this company and I continue to learn from everyone I meet. I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow in this field!”
Colleen Casey
Senior Account Manager/ Estimator
Dalsin Industries Bloomington, MN
“I believe that manufacturing finds you. My career with Dalsin has been rich and rewarding far beyond the walls of its building. The customers, vendors and outside organizations that I have been fortunate to interact with throughout my career are what make being a part of manufacturing so rewarding.”
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Susan Carlock
Vice President of Business Development Mursix Corp. Yorktown, IN WiM member
“Traditionally, women haven’t been embraced by the manufacturing industry, but I insist that women in manufacturing are paramount to the evolution of the traditional manufacturing plant. No longer is it only a labor-intensive field, but one that offers a vast range of jobs requiring every skill level. It is necessary and proactive to diversify our employee base. Women are good for business!”