Brenda Ponce
Tool Mechanic
Five years at NNS

“I love the people. Everyone has a different personality, and it makes the world go around. We can laugh together, and I think you get better quality work because people are enjoying their jobs and each other. I’m so proud to be helping other shipbuilders do their jobs. They need these tools on the deck plate, and I make sure that the tool quality is good. I want every tool to feel new when they use them.”

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