Metal Shop Guide

45 shops · Chicago and area

Metal repair and machinery repair in Chicago

Broken parts, worn machinery, gearboxes and iron work fixed by Chicago shops. What to send.

  • 45shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 22take small jobs

45 shops

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
  • Repair and rebuilds

Reducer repair and build center services from Bearing Headquarters' Broadview machine shop.

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

Rayes Boiler

Skokie 19 km

  • Repair and rebuilds

Boiler and tank repair services for commercial and industrial facilities, including retubing, manway ring replacement and emergency repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
1 services View shop

Rogue Steel

Lyons 19 km

  • Repair and rebuilds

Cleans and repairs theatrical stage combat weapons from nearly any manufacturer.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 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

Circle Gear & Machine

Cicero 12 km

  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Heat treating
  • +2

Custom gears and gearboxes with machining, heat treating, grinding, reverse engineering and emergency repair for industrial customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
gear grinding machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1951 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
  • 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

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

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

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
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +4

Structural fabrication, hygienic equipment supports and machinery repair for industrial facilities, including installation and on site assembly.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
plasma beam lineAPT Mod Weld Robot+1
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1936 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

CNC machining, welding, fabrication and housing repair for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Kuraki CNC Horizontal Boring MillToshiba CNC Vertical Lathe+4
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop

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
  • 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

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

H.R. Slater Company

Chicago 5 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Repair and rebuilds

Machines metal and plastic parts, builds tooling, develops prototypes and repairs industrial equipment for customers across several industries.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1920 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

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

Genesis Steel Services

Chicago 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom steel fabrication and welding for beams, fences, balconies, porches, stairs and railings, with repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Ibarra Group LLC

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +2

Custom steel fabrication for Chicago projects, including ornamental gates, fences, stairs, railings, canopies, signage and metal restoration.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2010 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

Albert J. Wagner & Son

Chicago 7 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Architectural sheet metal fabrication and restoration for residential homes, commercial buildings, and historic properties.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1894 View shop

Chicago Steel Welding

Chicago 15 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Chicago Steel Welding builds steel structures, stairs, railings and gates, and handles construction repairs and restorations.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 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

Irongate Welding Chicago

Chicago 15 km

  • Welding
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Irongate Welding Chicago fabricates and repairs gates, fences, stairs, railings and other steel items for residential and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Kaman Tool

Cicero 13 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Job shop providing CNC and conventional machining, die repair, fabrication, welding and reverse engineering for production equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1974 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

Steel Porch Chicago

Chicago 12 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom iron fences, gates, railings, steel stairs and structural supports for residential and commercial properties, with powder coating and restoration.

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

Arc Iron Workz

Chicago 20 km

  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • Industrial painting
  • +1

Fire escape repair and painting for Chicago property owners, including structural reinforcement, platform replacement and handrail repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Welding, custom fabrication and truck bed repairs for commercial customers, architects, builders and homeowners, with on site work available.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
3 services View shop

Powder Coating Specialists

Brookfield 21 km

  • Powder coating
  • Sandblasting
  • Welding
  • +2

Powder coating, sandblasting, welding repairs and light machining for commercial, industrial and residential customers, including furniture and radiator refinishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
5 services View shop

West Supply

Chicago 11 km

  • Casting and foundry
  • Metal fabrication
  • Polishing
  • +1

Custom metal casting, fabrication, polishing and restoration for furniture, lighting, architecture and sculpture.

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

Art Metal Finishers

Chicago 15 km

  • Polishing
  • Repair and rebuilds

Art Metal Finishers restores, polishes and repairs metal antiques, lamps and household items for residential and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1947 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds

Fabricates, erects and repairs steel tanks and boiler or generator stacks for commercial and industrial facilities.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1953 View shop

On Site Mechanical

Chicago 26 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Welding, custom fabrication and component repairs for heavy duty trucks and fleets in Chicago.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2004 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +2

Motorcycle and scooter shop offering custom fabrication, welding, machining, tube bending and repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Fabricates, installs and restores metal sculpture and architectural elements, with design, drafting and three dimensional modeling services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1978 View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Repair and rebuilds

Chicago iron fence, gate and railing installation, repair and restoration.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
3 services View shop

Before you call

Repair and rebuilds: the short version

Fixing broken or worn metal parts and machines by welding, machining or rebuilding.

When you need it

  • A machine part broke and the line is down
  • Gearboxes, shafts and bearings to rebuild
  • Cracked frames, brackets and housings
  • Rusted railings, gates and fire escapes

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the break and the whole part
  • What the part does and what it carries
  • The make and model of the machine
  • How soon you need it back

Typical lead time

Ask each shop. Some Chicago area shops run around the clock on weekdays.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Can you repair it, or is a new part cheaper?

  2. Q2

    Do you offer emergency breakdown service?

  3. Q3

    Can you come to the machine, or must it come in?

Questions

Repair and rebuilds FAQ

Is there emergency repair in Chicago?

Yes. One Cicero gear shop offers emergency breakdown service for gearboxes.

How fast can a shop work on it?

One McCook shop runs 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, plus half days on Saturday.

How often should a fire escape be checked?

Every year, and after bad weather or visible damage, says one Chicago iron works.

Good to know

  • Keep the broken pieces. They show how it failed.
  • Send the make and model. Shops may have the drawings.

Guides for this service

Need repair and rebuilds done?

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