332710 Machine Shops

Authoritative NAICS description, top organizations, and cross references.

Overview

This industry comprises establishments known as machine shops primarily engaged in machining metal and plastic parts and parts of other composite materials on a job or order basis. Generally machine shop jobs are low volume using machine tools, such as lathes (including computer numerically controlled); automatic screw machines; and machines for boring, grinding, milling, and additive manufacturing.

Top Organizations

Cross-References

  • Machining precision products, known as precision turned manufacturers--are classified in U.S. Industry 332721, Precision Turned Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and other industrial fasteners using machines, such as headers, threaders, and nut forming machines--are classified in U.S. Industry 332722, Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing stampings (except motor vehicle)--are classified in U.S. Industry 332119, Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive);
  • Manufacturing weldments and fabricated metal plate products--are classified in U.S. Industry 332313, Plate Work Manufacturing;
  • Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere--are classified in Industry 33281, Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities;
  • Manufacturing foundry patterns--are classified in U.S. Industry 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing motor vehicle stampings--are classified in Industry 336370, Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping; and
  • Repairing industrial machinery and equipment--are classified in Industry 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.

Index Entries

Automotive machine shops
Chemical milling job shops
Machine shops