G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

Mark Kirkey discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Mark describes being hired in November 1984 after working at Lindel Drop Forge and Jet Die & Engineering. He describes the differences between Fisher and his other workplaces and his motive for coming to Fisher. Mark talks about the duties of a toolmaker, life in the plant, overtime, and relations with management and production.

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