Welcome to the UpKeep Pledge Pros Podcast! In this episode, host Bryan sits down with Reagan Heffelfinger, CNC Program Operator and advocate for women in the manufacturing industry. Reagan shares her inspiring journey from nursing student to CNC programming, overcoming challenges as one of the few women in her field. This conversation dives deep into the ups and downs of her career, including her perseverance in the face of adversity and her passion for CNC machining.
Key Highlights:
⚙️ Reagan’s Career Shift: Discover how Reagan transitioned from nursing to mechanical engineering and found her true passion in CNC programming.
⚙️ Challenges as a Woman in Manufacturing: Reagan opens up about the difficulties she faced in a male-dominated industry and how she became the "poster child" for her school's machining program.
⚙️ Learning Curve in CNC: From manual mills to CNC lathes, Reagan shares how her hands-on experience has shaped her understanding of the industry. ⚙️ Overcoming Workplace Obstacles: Hear about Reagan’s persistence in navigating interviews and shop tours, and how she refuses to let barriers hold her back.
⚙️ Advocacy for Women in Trades: Reagan discusses the importance of representation and how she’s paving the way for future generations of women in manufacturing.
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17 окт 2024
