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Moira Fallon
Manufacturing Engineer The Raymond Corporation Greene, NY
Embodying the principles of leader- ship and mentorship, Moira is the lead engineer for a group of younger manu- facturing engineers working in disci- plines ranging from fabrication and welding to powder coating and hydraulic-ram manufacturing as well as assembly of final product. On a daily basis she mentors those engineers, help- ing them to grow and directing their learning opportunities so that they can increase their own skill levels.
Moira has been active with the Ray- mond Corporation’s STEM program, tak- ing one student interested in an engi- neering career under her wing. That student now is majoring in Manufactur- ing Engineering and is with the company as a co-op. Moira makes it a point to meet with her customers to develop robust solutions that address their needs, and is not afraid to make decisions and assist others in arriving at their own solu- tions to challenges.
“I would recommend that women pursue a career in manufacturing because it is a fast-paced environment that challenges you to learn and grow both individually and as a member of a team. Manufacturing provides expo- sure to many different functions of the business, which enables you to choose a career path based on your strengths and preferences.”
Margaret Stallings
President
Zero Bullet Company, Inc.,
Zero Ammunition Company, Inc. and Roze Distribution
Cullman, AL
Margaret owns two successful com- panies, Zero Bullet and Zero Ammuni- tion. For 53 years, she has been produc- ing deep-drawn bullet jackets, and even today, in her 80s, hasn’t slowed down and goes to work every day. Margaret embodies the commitment and dedica- tion that MetalForming has looked for in choosing winners of the Women of Excellence Award. And, she is a prime example of the opportunities available in our industry.
“I recommend a career in manufac- turing because it keeps you on your toes. You have to keep up with what is happening at work in order to talk with customers and, in my opinion, it keeps your mind sharper. I have never thought much about being a female, and have just focused on doing a good job in whatever I am working on. Hav- ing been the eighth in a family of 11 kids, with the oldest and the 10th being the only boys, I was kind of a boy, living on a farm and working with my daddy throughout my childhood.”
Charlene Lebo
Vice President Lindquist Steels, Inc. Stratford, CT
Starting out in the fashion industry, Charlene was offered a job as a clerk typist at Lindquist Steels, which allowed her to work and continue her education in the evenings. Leaving the fashion industry behind, she worked her way through the company, to salesperson, to office manager and ultimately to her cur- rent position as vice president.
Since day one on the job, Charlene has provided exceptional customer serv- ice and regularly assists customers with technical questions regarding the materi- al Lindquist Steels distributes, drawing on her extensive knowledge to help cus- tomers match the proper tool steel to their application. And her skills in sched- uling ensure that orders are delivered on time.
With 38 years in the business, Char- lene has been a voice for women in manufacturing, and in the steel industry in particular.
“It is rewarding to achieve a success- ful career in an industry that at one time was inhabited by so few women. The opportunity to use my skills and knowl- edge to prove success to other women looking for a growing future, motivated me to reach my goals. Career possibilities in this industry are endless, with many challenges and rewards.”
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