Makayla Baker joined IALR as a Welding Technician for the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program in 2023. As a graduate of the ATDM program, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge and program understanding to her role. Baker has previously worked in the welding industry at Mickey’s Truck Bodies and John Deere, where she served as a Boom Welder in her last position. She is dedicated to guiding and teaching new welders and seeing them graduate from the program.
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