Master Machine, Inc.

07/31/2025

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/jul/30/nuclear-shop-on-117m-expansion-we-love-chattanooga/

Warren Brandon pointed to an intricate metal part about the size of a human head sitting on the floor of his company's shop in Chattanooga.

07/25/2025

We are thrilled to announce our campus expansion in Chattanooga! We have experienced significant growth the past several years and are looking forward to bringing even more capabilities and capacity to support our nuclear power generation, Department of Energy, Nuclear Naval, and other high specification customers!

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Master Machine, LLC officials announced today the company is expanding manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

05/23/2025

We were thrilled to have Representative Fleischmann at Master Machine to discuss our efforts in the US nuclear markets. We look forward to continued rapid growth in the Tennessee Valley supporting Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and nuclear power generation needs.

03/02/2023

Thank you Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce for the honor of being recognized as a finalist for Small Business of the Year!

We are excited to announce our 2023 Small Business Awards finalists. ​

Join us for the Chamber Awards on May 17, presented by Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., as we recognize these companies and announce the winners. ​

Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3ItI6B6​

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01/18/2023

What a year 2022 was! Thanks to our wonderful customers in Department of Energy, Nuclear Power Generation, and Naval Propulsion, we grew over 30% and the outlook for 2023 and beyond is incredible. We have at least 10 open positions to fill immediately. Come join our family!
www.mastermachineinc.com/employment

Pictured is an emergent reverse engineered nuclear safety related chiller return head for one of our utility customers. From initial call, through reverse engineering, material procurement, fabrication, final machining, and hydrostatic testing, we delivered in less than one week

12/20/2022

Position:
• Manufacturing Engineer

Department:
• Engineering

Preferred Background:
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline + 2 years manufacturing related experience, or
• Associates of Science (or 2+ years of pre-engineering course work) + 4 years of manufacturing related experience, or
• 6 years of manufacturing related experience, specific to the areas of interest below.

Preferred Skills:
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience reading material/technical specifications.
• Experience reading machining drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience reading weldment drawings, including AWS weld symbols.
• Purchasing experience.
• CAD modeling/drafting experience (e.g. AutoCad, Solidworks, Cero, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP Software (e.g. SAP, Global Shop, Mapics, etc.)
• Experience working with NQA-1, ASME, MIL, DOE, NavSea type codes and standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.

Job Description:
• Manage technical aspects of manufacturing projects from receipt of customer PO to shipment.
• Determine material, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements from customer PO, customer specifications, and/or standard specifications (e.g. NQA-1, ASTM, ASME, API, ISO, etc.).
• Interface with production planning to discuss optimum machining/manufacturing approach.
• Create bills of material, manufacturing instructions (routers), weld maps, inspection reports, test reports, etc. for production and inspection activities.
• Create test plans (pressure, load, electrical, etc.), perform testing, write test reports.
• Purchase materials and outside services to support projects.
• Select and manage outside vendors related to projects.
• Frequent communication/guidance to production personnel regarding welding/assembly of projects.
• Frequent technical communication with outside vendors.
• Frequent technical communication with customer engineering groups.
• CAD/Modeling, as needed to support projects.
• Fixture design, as needed to support projects.
• Temporary assignment to other activities/duties as needed to support the business.

Physical Requirements:
• Heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Walking, Standing, Reaching, Stooping, Crouching, Climbing

12/20/2022

2nd/3rd shift premium pay. 4 day work week.

Minimum of 5 years setting up and operating CNC machine tools, including machining centers, turning centers, and bridge mills, without assistance, to manufacture and recondition close tolerance component parts to customer and industry standards. Experience running large CNC bridge mills and Mazak/FANUC controls is a plus. Interprets mechanical drawings and sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Able to apply basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts that apply to machining. The employee must meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, and walking; frequent climbing and balancing on large equipment; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching; frequent lifting or moving of up to 25lbs.; occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. Works under limited supervision.

06/30/2022

Master Machine is adding a Manufacturing Engineer to support our rapidly growing energy segment. The Manufacturing Engineer will be technical support for the manufacturing process by creating manufacturing instructions, procedures, vendor procurement documents, drawings, and other necessary documentation and instruction to meet internal and external customer needs. Additional duties will include support in estimation and tendering activities as well as component functional testing.

Master Machine's energy segment is focused on high specification customers including nuclear and Department of Energy accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in a nuclear or high specification manufacturing environment. Experience with nuclear commercial grade dedication and reverse engineering is a plus.

The scope of work for this position will be ever changing in a fast pace customer service oriented technical environment. Projects will vary in scope and scale.

06/24/2022

Master Machine is a fabricator of high specification equipment for the energy and defense sectors. We are currently seeking experienced CNC Machinists. Large bridge mill experience is a plus.

Master Machine offers air conditioned work environment as well as premium compensation and benefits.

06/24/2022

Master Machine, Inc. is a privately owned and operated machining and fabrication business focused in high specification industries. We are currently looking for employees that share in our culture of integrity and deep customer relationship built through consistency of character and customer service. We offer a workplace where your experience is drawn upon to stay above the competition through continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, and 401(k) retirement programs.

Journeyman Machinist (CNC)

Minimum of 5 years setting up and operating CNC machine tools (Mazak and/or FANUC controls), including machining centers, turning centers, and bridge mills, without assistance, to manufacture parts to customer and industry standards. Experience running large CNC bridge mils is a plus. Interprets mechanical drawings and sketches. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Able to apply basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts that apply to machining. The employee must meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, and walking; frequent climbing and balancing on large equipment; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching; frequent lifting or moving of up to 25lbs.; occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. Works under limited supervision.
Company offers premium pay for experience, health insurance, matched 401k, and other benefits.

06/24/2022

Master Machine fabricates high specification equipment for the energy and defense sector. We are currently seeking Project Managers to support our rapid growth. Job duties include work order development, vendor and customer interaction, and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate will be mechanically minded and have 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

06/10/2022

Hiring Tig Welders. Master Machine fabricates high specification equipment and is looking for skilled tig welders that can pass qualifications in stainless, carbon, and possibly aluminum weld processes. Air conditioned shop environment, premium wages and benefits.