Daw has changed the course of the sheet metal industry several times over his 50-plus year career, and he says he’s not done yet. That’s why he’s SNIPS 2021 Sheet Metal Industry Icon.
Each high school student touring the Western Washington Sheet Metal training center on July 13 left with a miniature Jeep they helped fabricate themselves, a newfound appreciation for the rewards of a career in the trades, information on apprenticeships and a big smile.
The Pledge for Action, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers, is focused on increasing equity and parity for underrepresented communities in the United States.
Hypertherm is joining other manufacturers in vowing to take tangible actions that lead to the creation of 300,000 manufacturing jobs for people of color.