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1 0 S T U F F M A D E I N M A I N E \ F A L L 2 0 1 9 Faces of Manufacturing maker of aluminum bodies and ac- cessories for trucks and vans. "I didn't know how to wire anything. I didn't know anything." St. Clair joined F3 at age 17, starting at the bottom in the finish department and building his skills from there. He learned from co- workers and practiced constantly, picking up skills like fabrication, welding and installations. Pay raises followed. "I really like how fast-paced it is and how much they expect of you," he says. "I enjoy working hard. The people I work with and my bosses are awesome. They'll answer any questions you've got." For Keith Ward, 21, previous ex- perience growing up on a dairy farm gave him skills that proved valuable. When looking for work away from the farm, "I said, 'I'll never go into manufacturing,'" Ward recalls. "But I went to an interview. It was the best decision of my life. I was just out of high school, owing people money to keep myself afloat. Within the first nine months of being here, I have my first house. It's been a blessing." Ward started in February 2018 in the finish department. But due to his farm work, he was experienced with mechanics, so he moved up as forklift operator. "I killed it there," he says enthu- siastically, adding that he appreci- ates the chance to rack up the hours. "I'm always the man they call." He particularly likes the com- pany culture. "Everybody there is a big fam- ily," he says. "Everyone's got an open mindset. You do the job and they don't just pay you, they look at you as, 'This man does a good job.' If you have initiative, you'll go far." The job opened his own mind: He plans to return to school to study engineering, starting with online and night classes — goals the company supports. Molnlycke: Always Learning Nick Bull, 30, graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelors of science degree in technology management. While in school, he worked as a technician at Lanco Integrated in Westbrook, a global provider of turnkey auto- mated assembly and test systems. After graduation, he moved into engineering and project manage- ment at Abbott Labs in Scarbor- ough, a manufacturer of rapid diagnostic products. "I loved the extremely technical products and processes and my boss there was a real pleasure to work for," Bull says. Throughout, he was practicing "lean," a concept that means creat- ing more value for customers with fewer resources. A year ago, he joined Molnlycke, a medical products and solutions company with facilities in Bruns- wick, as U.S. manufacturing excel- lence manager. "In more practical terms, I'm an industrial engineer, optimizing complex processes, systems and organizations for all of the Moln- lycke sites in the U.S.," he explains. Over the years, lean has allowed him to work on projects throughout the business, including marketing, finance, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, quality and more. BUILD YOUR FUTURE AS A LEADER IN THE TRADES. CONTACT US 207-755-5273 enroll@cmcc.edu www.cmcc.edu INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES Academic Degrees • Architectural & Civil Engineering • Building Construction Technology; income and on-the-job experience while earning your degree • Electromechanical Technology • Facilities Maintenance & Management • HVAC/R Technology • Plumbing and Heating Technology • Precision Machining Technology Continuing Education • Professional Development • Certification Testing EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITIES • "Earn While You Learn" Apprenticeships • Workforce Development Courses • Customized Training Programs • Employee Recruiting Services High-tech manufacturing demands more than a typical building. We built Enercon's home in Gray to stand as a reflection of its industry stature —a technology leader. At Sheridan, this is how we build on our promise. W W W . S H E R I D A N C O R P . C O M ENERCON TECHNOLOGIES Gray, Maine A signature facility for a technology leader. 1 0 S T U F F M A D E I N M A I N E \ F A L L 2 0 1 9 » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Maine companies and industries are a tight-knit community, so if you're looking for an opportunity, you'll find it. — Nick Bull Mölnlycke

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