Metal Fabrication
Big jobs. Bigger solutions. That’s what we do.
When it comes to Metal fabrication, most shops talk a big game. At General Machine, we let the work speak for itself. For more than 60 years, we’ve been the go-to team for manufacturers, contractors, and operators across greater St. Louis who need heavy-duty solutions that last.
The Hard Jobs Are Our Specialty
Not every project is straightforward. Small volume runs, cracked weldments, broken housings—these are the problems that keep machines down, and crews idle. That’s where we come in. We handle what other shops can’t or won’t.
Our fabrication capabilities include:
- Custom one-off projects and low-volume production runs
- Fabrication with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum plate
- Heavy industrial equipment repair and rebuilds
- CNC plasma cutting and precision machining of structural components
- Welding for thick plates and heavy assemblies
Experience and Capacity You Can Trust
We’ve been serving greater metro St. Louis and southern Illinois industries for over five decades. From OEMs and local contractors to equipment operators and manufacturers across the Midwest, our clients trust us because we deliver. Every time.
- We bring structure, documentation, and transparency to every project
- Handling plate up to 30’ long and 6’ wide and assemblies weighing thousands of pounds
- Responsive service that minimizes downtime and keeps your operation moving
- Two 10-ton cranes to handle the heaviest load
Why Customers Choose General Machine
We fabricate low- to mid-volume components and assemblies for OEMs, MRO, and industrial service teams—especially where documentation is missing or parts are legacy. Our process breaks down to four simple steps:
- Shared visibility and check-ins (your way: email or call)
- Tracked revisions and materials
- FAI checklist and documentation for repeatability
- Everything tied into JobBOSS² for next time
SSAB Registered Wear Parts Member
General Machine is proud to be an SSAB Registered Wear Parts Member, giving our customers access to some of the toughest materials on the planet. For custom metal fabrication projects that demand extreme durability, we utilize:
- Hardox – World-renowned wear plate designed for maximum abrasion resistance
- Strenx – High-strength structural steel that delivers lighter, stronger builds
- Toolox – Premium engineering and tool steel with guaranteed properties
This partnership allows us to deliver longer-lasting parts, reduced maintenance costs, and stronger performance for the industries we serve. Whether it’s repairing a worn-out bucket, fabricating a structural frame, or producing a component that simply cannot fail, SSAB-grade materials give our customers an edge. Don’t let downtime cost you more.