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WiM Massachusetts | Metal Masters: Stories from Women Welders & Machinists

Saturday, February 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
33 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 2/21/25 at 5:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Join WiM Massachusetts for

Metal Masters:
Stories from Women Welders & Machinists

Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2025 

Time:
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Boston Harbor Distillery
12R Ericsson Street
Boston, MA 02112

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members= $45
Nonmembers = $50

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a woman behind the machines that build our world? Join us for an extraordinary afternoon with four remarkable women who are masters of their craft - three precision machinists and a skilled welder who are redefining excellence in manufacturing.

These talented craftswomen will share their authentic stories - from their first spark of inspiration to their proudest achievements. Learn firsthand about:

• Their journey into precision manufacturing
• Daily life on the shop floor
• Game-changing moments in their careers
• The joy and challenges of creating precision parts that matter

Join us for:
✨ Engaging panel discussions
🍽️ Delicious buffet lunch
🤝 Meaningful networking
💡 Real conversations that inspire

Whether you're a seasoned professional or curious about manufacturing, come connect with women who turn raw materials into precision masterpieces. Their stories might just inspire your next career move!

We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Gretchen Twohig
Gretchen Twohig
Engineering Administrator Columbia Tech

Meet Our Panelists

  • Denise Dion, Precision Welder, Raytheon Technologies.
  • Julia Johnson – Machinist (Model Shop), Waters Corporation
  • Nicole Skerry – Machinist (Conventional Turning), Waters Corporation
  • Michala Bernard – Section Leader (Column Assembly), Waters Corporation

Agenda

  • 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Registration & Welcome, Buffet Style Lunch and Refreshments, Informal Networking
  • 12:30 - 1:00 PM | Welcome Remarks, Distillery Tasting Experience
  • 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Introductions, Workplace Experience, Career Choice Inspirations, Typical Day, Q&A
  • 2:00 - 2:15 PM | Group Photo
  • 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Informal Networking, Wrap-up & Departures

About Our Hosts

Founded by craft alcohol veteran, Rhonda Kallman in 2012, Boston Harbor Distillery creates proprietary craft whiskey and other inventive spirits that integrate rich history, distinctive experiences and beverage culture into each bottle it produces. Housed in a pre-Civil War era building overlooking Boston Harbor, the Distillery serves as a distilling facility, a tour center, cocktail lounge and mercantile, as well as a community gathering place for entertainment, local music, and other cultural events.