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A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success

A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success

Update: 2025-11-09
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Machinist and small business owner Paul McCutcheon shares his journey from a junior high metal shop in Fontana, California, to running his own precision machining business in Fallon, Nevada. Through decades of hard work, Paul built a career for himself after being told he wouldn't be hired elsewhere. From aerospace manufacturing to entrepreneurship, he reflects on the challenges of starting out with little more than determination, a supportive partner, and a few savings bonds. His story is a testament to the enduring spirit of American manufacturing. Audio reporting by his daughter April McCutcheon.
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A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success

A postcard from Fallon: Local Metal Shop to Self-Made Success

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