7 02, 2023

In Focus Spotlight: Meet Aundrea Clayton

2023-02-07T23:10:57+00:00February 7th, 2023|

A profile of Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight, talent acquisition and resource manager, Aundrea Clayton

Name and Formal title at Taber

Aundrea Clayton, Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

What are your job duties & responsibilities?

Attract, recruit and guide candidates through the selection process; work with managers and supervisors to continuously improve the overall employee experience to drive retention and support turnover/stability goals.  This gives the opportunity to really get to know our employees.

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

I have worked in the workforce development field for more than a decade.  I am a certified Career Development Facilitator and I partnered with Taber for years in my previous position to provide staffing solutions.

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

In my position I am able to really get to know our employees and provide support. I am the first member of Team Taber that new employees speak and meet with, and I work diligently to ensure our employees feel valued and respected. All of us at Taber work to embody our core values of stewardship, ownership, integrity, and respect. My hope is that employees see me as someone who cares about them and about the success of Taber.

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Aundrea Clayton in side-by-side images: with another female in red football t-shirts and blue jeans on left, in a boat holding a fish on the right
Side-by-side image of Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Aundrea Clayton with husband on the left and with daughters on the right.

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

When I’m not at work, you would find me spending time with my family.  We enjoy the outdoors and just spending time hanging out. During college football season you would find us watching the Hogs play…WPS!  I also help coach my grandchildren’s sports teams.

Hometown? 

I was born and raised here in Pope County.  I am a graduate of Dover High School and Arkansas Tech University.

Family? Children?

Family is my priority!  My parents are a big part of my life, my husband was one of my best friends growing up and still is today.  We have 2 grown daughters; Madison and Delaney and 4 of the most amazing grandchildren; Blakeleigh, Aubree, Phoebe and Treat.

Collage with Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Aundrea Clayton: top image with extended family, four images below with Aundrea and children.

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

My favorite part about working at Taber is definitely the people!  This is the part of my job that is so much fun, I am able to get to know our employees.  We have some of the hardest working individuals in the Arkansas River Valley.  I am proud to have the opportunity to work with this team.

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

We are constantly working towards improvement.  In my role, I am able to recruit not only hardworking, skilled candidates but also those who have a positive attitude and embody our core values.

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

I would say, get to know Taber!  At Taber you have a voice that will be heard by leadership. If you are hardworking and want to be a part of a great team, take a look at what we have to offer!

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

I see a strong future for Taber which includes growth and continuous improvement.

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

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/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.

22 02, 2022

Meet Taber President Charles Stout

2022-03-02T21:56:19+00:00February 22nd, 2022|

Formal title at Taber

President

Job duties & responsibilities

Responsible for the overall performance of Taber Extrusions

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

I have spent the previous 5+ years at another aluminum extrusion company.  Prior to that I worked in different industries focused on Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive.  Before venturing into the world of manufacturing, I spent almost 10 years in the United States navy as a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate Chief.

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

Taber has a lot of strengths and a great reputation.  What I hope to bring is a renewed focus on ownership, accountability, focus, and driving results.

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

I spend most of my free time with my family or working on projects at home.  I also enjoy sports and love College football.  Many have also learned quickly that I am an avid reader / Audible listener.  I am in a constant state of learning both personally and professionally.

Hometown? 

I was born in Louisville, Kentucky but grew up on my grandparent’s farm in southern Indiana.

Family, children? 

I have been married to my wife Denice for 28 years and we have 2 great kids.  Our daughter Ashley is 26 and works as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the intensive care burn unit at the university of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.   Our son Dustin is 24 and he lives with us.  He was diagnosed with autism at a very young age, and he is non-verbal but uses his iPad to communicate.  He is my greatest teacher as I have learned to communicate in ways I never had before.  He has also provided lessons in empathy and not underestimating anyone’s potential or abilities. 

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

People – everyone has been very welcoming, and they have been willing to answer my multitude of questions.  No matter where you work it ultimately comes down to people that determines if you will be successful. 

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

I really don’t believe any other company can deliver the exact same thing Taber does.  We have had some struggles lately but the capabilities we possess coupled with excellent customer service cannot be matched in the industry.

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

Strap in and hold on. 

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

The future is determined by our collective vision, efforts, and results.  Where we go and how we perform is all about what we do as a team and has very little to do with what is going on around us. 

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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