Power Chats

Episode #20 of the Power Chats Podcast - National Manufacturing Day with Skylar Huggett

Christine Martindale

Join us for Episode #20 of the Power Chats Podcast featuring Skylar Huggett, a welder at Savannah Machinery Works (SMW). In this episode, we celebrate National Manufacturing Day by discussing Skylar's typical day as a welder, how technological advancements have transformed her responsibilities, and the advice she has for those considering a welding career. Skylar shares valuable strategies for success and highlights key safety practices she prioritizes on the job. We also explore some interesting experiences she’s had outside of her work at Mitsubishi Power.

National Manufacturing Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October, which falls on October 4 this year. Organized by the National Association of Manufacturers, this day aims to raise awareness among students, parents, educators, and the public about modern manufacturing and the rewarding careers it offers.