QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT S&C
and mill parts to build our products. Beyond the job, S&C has been good for me. The environment is friendly, respectful, and supportive.” Aslam credits his former supervisor, Ian Munro, manufacturing systems analyst, for creating this experience. “He was easy to talk to and always helpful.” Outside of work, Aslam enjoys staying active through walking,
“I had the skills the job ad was asking for, so I took my resume and a load of confidence to S&C’s building. That’s when I received an interview on the spot. The hiring manager also told me I would be the first to get a call when they were ready to bring people on,” says Aslam. A few days later, Aslam received that call to begin his journey as a shear operator in fabrication. His first day was June 26, 2000. In 2017, he transitioned to metal turning (finishing), and today he works as a machine operator in metal cutting. “I’ve enjoyed becoming an expert on all the machines in my department. Today, I’m working on the Mazak machine, where I can turn, drill, it was time to start her career, Val looked for a place where she could roll up her sleeves, keep learning, and make a real impact. When a friend named Lark — now retired — told her about S&C, Val listened. She applied and joined on June 12, 2000, as an assembler E in Building 12. S&C is the only company she’s worked for in her adult life. Val quickly proved her talents by building Omni-Rupter® Switches and Mini-Rupter® Switches and learning about operations in other departments. Her dedication and initiative led to a promotion to team leader (direct) in 2008.
Aslam Qadri Machine Operator (Machine Shop) Metal Cutting Twenty-five years ago, Aslam Qadri saw an opening for a fabrication job at S&C Canada in the newspaper. The opportunity immediately stood out to him because he worked as an assembler for another company and went to college part-time for computer numerical control (CNC).
hiking, and exploring new places. He’s traveled across Canada and loves reading and watching movies. n
“I take pride in my work, and I am always willing to learn. I’m grateful Tim Purdy [retired] saw my potential and encouraged me to lead. Now I help others set their career paths like my leaders did for me,” Val said. Today, she’s manager-assembly in Vista Operations, overseeing production of switching products that support S&C’s reliability goals. She mentors her team by encouraging questions, learning from mistakes, and staying curious. Outside work, Val enjoys riding her motorcycle, fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with her family. n
Val Rodriguez Manager – Assembly Vista Operations
From a young age, Val Rodriguez learned the value of hard work by helping her grandfather build feed mills. That hands-on experience taught her practical skills and a deep sense of responsibility. So when
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