8 08, 2023

In Focus Spotlight: Meet Shae Bradley

2023-08-08T20:38:35+00:00August 8th, 2023|

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight employee Shae Bradley

Meet this month’s In Focus Spotlight Shae Bradley, Customer Service Manager extraordinaire.

Job duties & responsibilities of Taber’s In Focus Spotlight:

I spend a lot of my day working with our customers to update them on the status of their orders, quotes for for new products as well as existing ones.  I enter purchase orders and run the normal sales reports.  I think the thing that sets this position apart being the point person that brings the customers and the production team together.  Taber is not just an extrusion business and our customers are more than just pieces of aluminum going out the door.  Our team works hard to make products that have a huge impact around the world and I think it’s important for all of us to see what our work makes possible and those it affects.

Where did you work prior to Taber; same industry or something totally different?

Before Taber, I worked in a completely different industry. I was a marine dealership and worked in both a Sales position and as the Finance Manager. 

What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

Looking at the history of Taber and knowing our capabilities, Taber’s future has great potential.  I hope to add more authenticity to our relationships, integrity, and accountability. 

Hometown? 

I was born about 30 miles West of here in Clarksville, Arkansas but live in the Dover area now.

Family, children? 

I am the mom of a seven-year-old boy, Easton.  He’s as ornery as he is cute! I have an amazing family that consists of both the ones I was blessed with at birth and the ones that were hand picked throughout the years.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

It seems all my favorite things have a season.  Right now, I’m helping coach my son’s baseball team.  I love bass fishing and my most anticipated hunting season is definitely duck season.  The past several years I’ve come to love jumping in the right seat to go flying.

Taber Extrusions' employee Shae Bradley with son
Taber Extrusions' Shae Bradley with young baseball team

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

Each day is different and I get to work with some pretty great people.

What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

I don’t really think there is another company with the exact same things. Taber’s capabilities are very unique. We offer the same type services, but the combination of our large press, friction stir welding, fabrication and micro extrusions sets us apart.

Taber is growing rapidly. Any advice for those looking to join the Taber team?

Be open-minded and ready to learn. There hasn’t been a day that I haven’t learned something new.

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

The future is wide open and can be whatever we commit to make it.

Taber Extrusions' 3D logo: the word TABER is all caps and silver over an inverted triangle made with 5 gold horizontal bars, a drop shadow beneath, in front of a white background

Learn about other team members of Taber Extrusions through our In Focus Spotlight.

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

More About Taber Extrusions: 

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet which enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995 which houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses, microextrusion capabilities, and the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

 

Taber Extrusions' In Focus employee Shae Bradley standing in front of yellow plane

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities, and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

Follow Taber Extrusions

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8843183/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberextrusions/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberrecruitment

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taberextrusions

12 05, 2023

In Focus Spotlight: Meet Ashley Johnson

2023-05-12T00:11:01+00:00May 12th, 2023|

Headshot of Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep: african-american woman with black framed triangular glasses

Name and Formal title at Taber Extrusions

Ashley Johnson, Customer Service Sales Representative

What are your job duties & responsibilities?

Provide product/services information, answer questions, and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency.

Where did you work prior to Taber; same industry or something totally different?

I have always worked in Customer Service. Prior to coming to Taber, I worked at The Home Depot working in the Customer Service and Receiving departments. I have also been and still currently in the US Army Reserves for the last 8 years. I am a First Lieutenant with a specialty in Seaport Operations/Logistics.

What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

I hope to bring integrity, work ethic, and accountability. I’m not the talkative type but I do pride myself on leading by example. I’ve never distanced myself from wanting to learn something new or asking for assistance. I value teamwork in making the dream work and always getting the job done.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

I love sports! When I’m not at work, you can catch me watching a sporting event; basketball is my favorite by far with tennis a close second. I also enjoy reading and listening to music as well. I find it being such a calming force for myself.

Hometown?

I was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, but my father’s job moved my family down to Biloxi, MS when I was 5 years old, and I have been here ever since. So, I truly feel like the Gulf Coast is where I’m from.

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep, standing in front of water and cruise ships wearing striped shirt and blue shorts

Family? Children?

Family is everything to me. I have my parents, my twin sister Deena and my two older brothers, Phillip and Ben, and my nephew and niece, Malachi and Makayla. I also have other family members that I see quite often, so it is never a dull moment!

Family with five people from Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

Of all the places I have worked, I have never felt more of a family atmosphere than here at Taber. I love coming to work with positive people everywhere you turn; it is refreshing, and I am truly grateful for it.

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep, wearing climbing gear with another individual

What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

In my position, the one thing that sets us apart is the willingness to make sure our customers are well taken care of and working and taking care of their needs as soon as possible. If a customer has a concern or question, we try our best to accommodate them with the best possible outcome that benefits both the customer and Taber.

Taber is growing rapidly. Any advice for those looking to join the Taber team?

I would say come ready to work and allow yourself time to grow, because there is a lot to learn in the extrusion industry, no matter what department you’re in.

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

I think the future is bright here at Taber. If the collective continues to have a desire to improve and continue to set and meet goals, the future at Taber will always be bright.

More About Taber Extrusions: 

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet which enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995 which houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses, microextrusion capabilities, and the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

Taber Extrusions' 3D logo: the word TABER is all caps and silver over an inverted triangle made with 5 gold horizontal bars, a drop shadow beneath, in front of a white background

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities, and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

Follow Taber Extrusions

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8843183/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberrecruitment

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberextrusions/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taberextrusions

Learn about other team members of Taber Extrusions through our In Focus Spotlight.

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

12 07, 2022

Meet Kie Kie Carter

2022-07-12T20:39:01+00:00July 12th, 2022|

Formal title at Taber

Sales & Marketing/ Customer Service Representative

Job duties & responsibilities

My responsibilities are to review the requests for quotes on product(s), to make certain that here at Taber we comprehend and meet our customer needs. Following the initial review, I prepare a quote based on the customers inquiry.

Where did you work prior to Taber; same industry or something totally different?

Prior to working at Taber, I was working with the State with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The working space environment was similar, but this was totally different from what I do here at Taber. My primary responsibility with MDHS was to provide available resources and services for Mississippians that could sustain families.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

When I’m not at work, I am spending time with my children. I have (2), a daughter (17) and a son (8). I love to fish for catfish. I love to workout, or go for bike rides. My son keeps me active. My daughter is a movie buff, so when it’s time to wind down, you can find us on the couch binge watching movies, or shopping.

Hometown? 

I was born and raised in Saginaw, Mi. I joined the U.S Navy immediately after high school, where my MOS was a cook. I have been stationed in Sigonella, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, and few shore duties. I am not a fan of the snow or the cold, which is why Mississippi has been home for almost 20 years now.

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

What I enjoy best from working here at Taber, is that no one is a stranger. Everyone that you meet becomes friend, and that friend becomes family.

In my opinion, that is what the backbone of an organization builds on, people that you can trust and depend on to get the job done.

What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

Our outstanding teamwork, our customer service, and our ability to provide our customers with exactly what they are looking for.

Taber is growing rapidly. Any advice for those looking to join the Taber team?

For those looking to join the team I would say, come ready and with an open mind to experience the dynamic of what teamwork stands for. When we work together is when we can be effective and efficient to the best of our ability. Every member, department must be able to count on one another in order to get the job done safely and correctly.

More About Taber Extrusions: 

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet which enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995 which houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses, microextrusion capabilities, and the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities, and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

Follow Taber Extrusions

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8843183/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberextrusions/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taberextrusions

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

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