women in manufacturing

If you follow Metko on social media, you might have seen our post earlier this month showcasing the female welder on our team. It probably wouldn’t surprise a lot of people to know that she is one of only a few women on our manufacturing team. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce show that women make up only about 30% of people working in manufacturing despite making up 47% of the workforce. While we do not expect to change that statistic overnight, Metko is eager to have more talented women on its team. 

One of the inhibiting factors for many women is stereotypes: there’s a common belief that manufacturing is less friendly to women. At Metko that is definitely not the case! We are always on the hunt for detail oriented, dedicated professionals, regardless of gender. The women on our team are great and we would love to find more just like them. If you’re someone who can’t imagine sitting at a desk and who takes pride in their work, we encourage you to check out our job openings. Positions are available for both the highly skilled and the just-starting-out.