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    Branch & O'Keefe

    4.2 (5 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Custom Machining & Fabrication

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    I had a rear hub that I wanted my gears removed off of & was struggling to do it myself because of…read morelimited tools & not wanting to damage it. I search for my nearest machine shop thinking they're professionals they should be able to get the job done. I showed & told them I needed the gears removed if they were capable of doing it to which they responded yes, then quoted me $130. I show up to pick my part up to see it completely damaged & unusable. Never got asked if it was okay to scratch the part up or anything of the sort so I had no choice but to take the part back like that after being charged. They showed no remorse for ruining the part & said they'll only charge me half what they quoted me. I WAS CHARGED FOR MY PART BEING RUINED. Highly suggest looking elsewhere for small projects like mine if you have valuable parts you want worked on professionally.

    Several years ago, Thomas made a small piece I needed for the electric seats in my 1992 Porsche…read more968. Every place I went to until I met Thomas told me they couldn't make the part. It looked like my only option to get my electric seats working was to replace the seat rails from the Porsche factory at a cost of $1,200 per seat. Thomas told me he could make the part and he did. It was an exact replica of the piece that broke. His price for the part was $90 per piece. Photos of what he made for me are attached. The part is 1-1/8" x 12/16" x 3/8". I got two sets (two pieces per seat) from him so I would have a back-up in case the part broke again.

    Medlin & Son Engineering Service

    Medlin & Son Engineering Service

    (9 reviews)

    Did a great job on a small weld that I needed. Quick…read moreresponse, reasonable price and quality work Would definitely use them again I hope I don't have to though

    I worked here as a welder for about 3 months, and honestly, this was one of the worst work…read moreexperiences I've had. I was eventually let go because I was told the supervisors weren't happy with me, but what really bothered me was the way I was trained and treated from the beginning. I was brought into the company with incorrect or very limited training, and then expected to perform like I had already been properly trained. Peter was one of the supervisors over me, and in my experience, he did not have the welding knowledge needed to properly train someone. There were times when I needed actual instruction or guidance, but instead I felt like I was being criticized for things I had never been properly shown. The supervision in general was terrible. My experiences with both Peter and Jason were consistently negative. The communication was disrespectful, and I never felt like I was being treated like someone who was genuinely trying to learn and do a good job. One situation that really stuck with me was when Peter made a comment about me while I had my welding apron tied around my waist. He told me, "I look like a girl." I didn't even say anything to him about it because I was there to work and didn't want unnecessary problems. Somehow, later on, I was the one being treated like I was causing an issue. At one point, Peter even threatened to send me home because he thought I was arguing with him when I was simply trying to communicate. The shop environment itself was another major issue. There wasn't adequate ventilation for welders, which is especially concerning when you're spending hours welding and dealing with welding fumes. The condition of the building was also poor. The insulation from the roof was falling apart and coming through the cheap ceiling in the shop. It made the workplace feel poorly maintained and not like an environment where employee safety and working conditions were being taken seriously. There also wasn't a consistent amount of work, and the equipment and resources available were limited. It was difficult to stay productive and develop as a welder when there wasn't always enough work available and the shop didn't have the resources or equipment I expected to properly support the work. What makes the whole situation frustrating is that I actually came into this job wanting to work. I'm young, but I take welding seriously. I wanted to learn, improve my skills, gain experience, and build a career in the trade. Instead, I felt like I was put into the position with poor training, limited resources, poor working conditions, and then blamed when things didn't work out. There was also a very negative atmosphere in the shop. Instead of feeling like a place where younger workers could learn from more experienced people, it often felt like there was unnecessary negativity toward younger employees who were motivated and trying to move forward. Looking back, this experience showed me exactly what kind of work environment I don't want to be part of. The biggest problems, in my opinion, were the lack of proper training, poor communication, lack of consistent work, limited equipment and resources, poor ventilation, and the overall condition of the shop. If management actually wants to improve this company, I would start with the supervision, training, and basic working conditions. New employees need proper instruction, clear expectations, constructive criticism, adequate equipment, proper ventilation, and a workplace that is maintained to a reasonable standard. Employees also shouldn't have to put up with disrespectful comments from supervisors just because they're trying to keep their job. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company to someone looking for a place where they can learn welding, grow their skills, and be treated professionally. I came in wanting to work and improve, but I left feeling like the company failed to provide the training, environment, equipment, and professionalism I was expecting.

    Branch & O'Keefe - machineshops - Updated September 2026

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