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out it was all about the technology and, while that is still
interesting, my relationship with my team, customers, and
suppliers is more satisfying.” Baughman claims that his
family “cannot believe how much I love my job. They say
I’m a workaholic.”
When asked about the rewards of their positions, these
professionals consistently cite an enthusiasm for their
work. “The main reward for me is the experience,” Gall
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says. “There is no shortage of new things to learn in this
line of work.” Greene speaks enthusiastically about her
company’s expansion to the national arena. And Lane enjoys
contributing to a growing industry. “Manufacturing is a
great field to be in,” he adds, and he considers the entire
manufacturing field to be “stable, valuable, and satisfying.”
Those considering careers in manufacturing should be
aware that the field is always evolving. “There are a lot more
women in engineering and manufacturing than there were
20-30 years ago,” Linsmeier says, and women outnumber
men in her department. She adds that “having a network
of women in industry has helped me grow professionally
and has helped me find strong mentors and great technical
contacts.” Long-time manufacturers Lane and Baughman
attest that the rising expectation for companies to produce
higher-quality products faster and cheaper is challenging
and keeps their work interesting, but they credit their
longevity in their fields to listening to and learning from
their colleagues, old and new, and always studying the field
for changes in technology.
Linsmeier agrees and advises taking advantage of the
multitude of opportunities inherent in the field: “Always
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Brigitte Hoarau is an English Professor and
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