Metal Shop Guide

58 shops · Chicago and area

Aluminum welding in Chicago

Welders and fabricators in Chicago who work in aluminum, from one repair to a production run.

  • 58shops listed
  • 9list a certification
  • 22take small jobs
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58 shops

C&B Welders

Chicago 6 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Mobile welding, custom fabrication, bending and repairs for restaurants, commercial facilities and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1945 View shop

Midwest Welders

Chicago 5 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Welding and custom metal fabrication for porches, balconies, railings, fences and gates, with emergency on site service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal stamping
  • +5

Precision machining, stamping, sheet metal fabrication and assembly for military, aerospace, electronics, medical and display applications.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Precision CNC press brakesTurret presses+2
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1918 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +7

Custom metal components and assemblies with laser and plasma cutting, forming, welding, machining and finishing, from prototypes to production.

Certs
ISO 9001ITAR
Equipment
Accurpress 1500 tonLVD 1250 ton+5
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1908 View shop

AWC Industries

Chicago 11 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • +5

Tube bending, wire forming, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, welded assemblies and powder coating for construction, food equipment, medical and agricultural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Bystronics LasersPines CNC Mandrel Tube Benders+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1947 View shop

Fotofab

Chicago 11 km

  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • +5

Precision thin metal parts made through photochemical machining, forming and stamping for aerospace, medical, electronics and automotive customers.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
No small jobsPrototypes
8 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Industrial machining, welding, fabrication and equipment repair serving steel mills, oil and gas, mining and other manufacturers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Horizontal Boring MillsCNC Vertical Boring Mills+5
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
100 to 199 staff View shop

Accurate Perforating

Chicago 9 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • +4

Custom perforated sheet metal fabrication, cutting, forming, welding and finishing for architectural and industrial components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Amada FLCAJ 3015Amada LC1212+6
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1942 View shop

D&J Metalcraft Co.

Chicago 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Fabricates sheet metal parts for industrial companies and OEMs, from single prototypes to production, with cutting, forming, welding and machining.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Trumpf fiber lasersStrippit CNC turret punch+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1975 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +5

Sheet metal fabrication, cutting, forming, welding and powder coating for high volume OEM projects.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Press BrakesTurret Presses+3
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
8 services View shop

ADA Metal Products

Lincolnwood 17 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • +3

Produces metal stampings, tooling and welded assemblies for automotive, truck, aircraft and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
400 ton Minster300 ton Federal Warco+5
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1945 View shop

Columbia Metal Spinning

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Provides metal spinning, stamping, machining and tooling for prototypes and production parts across aerospace, automotive, electronics and other industries.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
165 ton stamping press250 ton hydraulic press+3
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop

G.E. Mathis Company

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom sheet and plate metal fabrication, laser cutting, press brake forming and welding for OEMs in construction, agriculture and other industries.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
hydraulic press brakes
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1905 View shop

Midwest Wire Specialties

Chicago 11 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +2

Makes custom wire forms and sheet metal assemblies for medical equipment and food service, with laser cutting and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC wire formersCNC press brakes+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1937 View shop

Milan's Machining

Cicero 11 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Welding
  • +3

Precision turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, waterjet cutting and welding for industrial customers, including single parts, repairs and production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
WaterjetCoordinate Measuring Machine
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
6 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Technox machines large industrial parts and provides fabrication and component repair.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Turning CentersCNC Vertical Machining Centers+4
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1976 View shop

Weld-Rite Services

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Industrial metal fabrication, welding and emergency onsite repairs for Chicago manufacturing and construction companies.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Press BrakesMetal Shears+4
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1946 View shop
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • +4

Custom roll forming, stamping and tooling for channels, tubing, rings and other metal components, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Roll Forming machinesPneumatic Presses+2
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
Since 194820 to 49 staff View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • +2

Fabricates and assembles sheet metal parts for electrical, medical, construction and sign manufacturers, with welding, forming and secondary operations.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Strippit 30 Ton Fabricator8 Foot 100 Ton Guifil+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1945 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +5

Custom metal fabrication and repair for truck and trailer parts, stairs, platforms and household metal components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Cincinnati Power ShearThermoDynamics PacMaster 150XL+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1959 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom welded fabrications, cabinetry, guards, hoppers and components for medical, food, chemical and automation customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Diamond Smart 6020 Press BrakeCNC Turret+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1998 View shop

Active Alloys

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +3

Metal fabrication shop making architectural elements, furniture, vehicles, custom machine parts and lighting, with machining, welding and plasma cutting services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Cold sawBand saw+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Custom bending and rolling of metal parts for equipment manufacturers and construction, with welding, machining, and cutting services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
sheet rollsplate rolls+2
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1908 View shop

Leitelt Brothers

Chicago 14 km

  • Casting and foundry
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +2

Aluminum, brass and bronze sand castings with machining, design assistance and finishing, from single custom parts to production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
TOM 250 Air Set Mixershot blast machine+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1908 View shop

MAH Machine Company

Cicero 12 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Machine shop providing machining, welding, fabrication, equipment rebuilding and painting for custom projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
WMW CNC Boring MillClausing Colchester CNC 4000+3
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1976 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Gates and fences
  • +6

Custom architectural and structural metal fabrication, erection and casting for architects, designers and contractors.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2000 View shop

J.K. Manufacturing

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +1

Machine shop providing roller fabrication, machining and emergency repairs in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastics.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Doosan VM84Doosan VM80+5
Jobs
Rush jobs
4 services View shop

Master Machine & Repair

Bedford Park 17 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +1

Industrial equipment repair, rebuilding, CNC and manual machining, grinding and welding, with field service and reverse engineering.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5 axis machiningvertical and horizontal milling machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1999 View shop

Tempel

Chicago 13 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Heat treating
  • +4

Chicago manufacturer providing custom electrical steel laminations, tooling, prototyping, stamping, annealing and casting for motor, generator and transformer applications.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
roller hearth annealing furnaces
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1945 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Machine shop offering grinding, welding, fabrication and finishing for automotive, aircraft, food production and agricultural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC flame cuttersurface grinding machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1941 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Precision sheet metal fabrication for OEM customers, with laser cutting, forming, welding, assemblies and engineering support.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 3015 NXF Fiber LaserCNC Turret Punch Press+2
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1912 View shop
  • Polishing
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Metal polishing and fabrication for sanitary equipment, architectural structures, transportation and agricultural applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
ID/OD polishersTime Saver+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
7 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming and welding for OEM equipment manufacturers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
6000W Fiber LaserPrecision Press Brakes
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1951 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +1

Stainless steel fabrication, welding, forming and cutting for food processors and other customers, with shop and on site work.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1987 View shop

B & J Wire

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom wire and sheet metal fabrication for retail displays, merchandisers, racks, and store fixtures.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Press BrakeSingle Head Resistance Welding
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
Since 1981 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +4

Design, fabrication and installation of structural and ornamental metalwork, stairs and fences for commercial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2012 View shop
  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding
  • +1

Precision machining, welding and equipment repairs for industrial customers, including hydraulic cylinders and on site elevator sheave regrooving.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1953 View shop

JET Industries

Chicago 17 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +6

Machining, structural and sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly and equipment maintenance for construction, automotive and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Horizontal Boring MillsVertical Boring Mills+2
Jobs
Comes to you
9 services View shop

KW Fabrication

Chicago 10 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Makes custom sheet metal parts and assemblies, with design, prototyping and short runs for small businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1994 View shop

R & W Machine

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding

Large part CNC machining, component rebuilding and traction motor welding for rail, energy, construction and marine customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC machining centersCNC turning+1
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1946 View shop

Astoria Wire & Metal Products

Bedford Park 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Custom wire, sheet metal and tubing fabrication for display and OEM products, with laser cutting and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 2512 LZPCNC Hydraulic Brakes
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1947 View shop

B.L. Downey Company LLC

Broadview 20 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting
  • +4

Powder coating, electrocoating, blasting and light metal fabrication for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
steel shot wheelabrators
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1956 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Fabricates HVAC ductwork, housing panels, hoods and custom sheet metal products, with welding and powder coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1964 View shop

K-Display LLC

Chicago 17 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating and assembly for OEM and industrial customers, from prototypes to repeat production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1984 View shop

L & M Welding

Chicago 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Structural and ornamental metal fabrication, welding, erection and repairs for commercial, industrial and residential buildings, including stairs, railings, fences and gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1979 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining and installation for industrial and commercial customers, including ventilation, platforms, stairs and material handling equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 services View shop

Abbey Metal Services

Chicago 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Custom fabrication and welding of tanks, platforms, railings, gates and truck bodies for commercial and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1954 View shop

Midwest Metal Works

Chicago 5 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom metal fabrication for furniture, sculpture, signage and residential railings, including small welding projects, repairs and individual commissions.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
4 services View shop

Corcoran Industrial

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, architectural ironwork, welding and industrial equipment repairs for food and beverage facilities and building projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

H & B Machine

Chicago 4 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Machine and welding shop serving industrial customers with specialty components, repairs and short production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1947 View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Steel fabrication, structural welding, railings and mobile repairs for commercial, industrial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
5 services View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom fence and metalwork contractor offering welding, fabrication, cutting, bending, structural decks and security gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2001 View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Builds and repairs fences, gates, railings and fire escapes, and fabricates structural steel for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop

KCP Metal Fabrications

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Sheet metal fabrication from design and prototypes through production, including laser cutting, forming, welding, milling and polishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
IPG 2000 watt fiber optic LaserCube
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop

Bare Metals Welding

Chicago 13 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Bare Metals Welding fabricates and welds architectural metalwork, including railings, gates, furnishings and decor.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop

Metal·Rite

Cicero 13 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Custom electrical enclosures, housings and brackets with design, fabrication and welding services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop

Ri-Del Manufacturing

Chicago 4 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Production fabrication, stamping, machining and welding with tooling design and reverse engineering for manufacturing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
5 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Designs, fabricates, welds and erects structural and ornamental metalwork, including balconies, decks, stairs, gates, railings and fences.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 services View shop

Before you call

Aluminum welding: the short version

Joining aluminum by TIG or MIG welding, in a shop or on site.

When you need it

  • Boat, truck and trailer parts
  • Aluminum frames, brackets and enclosures
  • Cracked castings and housings
  • A production run of welded parts

What to send the shop

  • Photos or a drawing of the part
  • The alloy, if you know it
  • Thickness and size
  • Quantity and finish after welding

Typical lead time

Ask each shop. Production runs start with a prototype at one Cicero shop.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you TIG or MIG weld aluminum?

  2. Q2

    Can you weld cast aluminum?

  3. Q3

    Do you anodize or coat after welding?

Questions

Aluminum welding FAQ

Can a Chicago shop handle an aluminum production run?

Yes. One Cicero shop delivered 5,000+ aluminum brackets in just under six weeks for one client.

Will a shop take a small aluminum repair?

Some will. One downtown Chicago studio takes small welding jobs and repairs.

Good to know

  • Clean aluminum welds best. Don't paint over a crack before you send it.
  • Say the alloy if you know it. It changes the filler and the heat.

Sources

  1. Accurate Metal Fabricating, Cicero, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. Mid-West Metal Works, Chicago, read Oct 28, 2026

Need aluminum welding done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Chicago shops that do it.