WiM Massachusetts | Metal Masters: Stories from Women Welders & Machinists
Boston Harbor Distillery
12R Ericsson StreetBoston, MA 02122
United States
* 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:
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.