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The Accurl b40320 press brake can handle a 13’ sheet of metal. On vent jobs it allows Miller Marine to make three 90 degree bends and only have one welded seam.
area and customers are amazed with what we can make on it. Victor has been doing a great job generating outside sales from local breweries, smaller fabricating companies, aerospace clients and other customized jobs that we have never done before. Between inhouse projects and new customers, we are utilizing the machine to its capabilities. I love it.”
Miller Marine is in a period of growth and in need of qualified people. Typically, they like to promote from within, but they are looking outside right now for programmers and machinists who can handle the 5 axis work on the Haas. “With 80% of our workforce out in the field we are always looking for quality welders,” tells Steve. “We have such a hard time finding people who fit
the Miller Marine way, that we started our own inhouse training program for any of our employees to learn to weld. We start them out on stick welding and see how well they progress. Every Tuesday and Thursday, we pay one of our highly skilled supervisors to teach the class. Some days, it is all the people that perform fire watch duties who want to advance up the chain and other times it’s one person who needs to dial in their TIG work and needs a little hands-on instruction. The waterfront is big here in San Diego, but it is a small community. It is important that our people are the best in the business, and they prove it every day on land and sea.”
Welding is the true art form at Miller Marine. From structural and pipe welding to upside down on a rocking ship, every weld must meet the highest industry standards.
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