American Shoe Machinery

🔎 At a glance

Company Name: American Shoe Machinery Company (ASMC)
Location: Beverly, Massachusetts
Founded: 1971
Shop Type: OEM Manufacturer & Precision Machine Shop
Industries Served: Footwear Manufacturing • Industrial Machinery
Production Style: High-Mix • Low-Volume • Custom & Replacement Parts
Machining Capabilities: Manual Milling • Manual Turning • Surface Grinding • Precision Machining
Materials: Varies by customer application and replacement component

Since 1971, American Shoe Machinery Company (ASMC) has been designing, manufacturing, rebuilding, and servicing specialized machinery for the footwear industry. Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, the company has earned a reputation as one of the leading suppliers of replacement parts, custom components, and technical support for footwear manufacturers throughout the world.

Rather than producing high-volume production parts, ASMC focuses on precision replacement components and custom-machined parts that help customers extend the life of critical manufacturing equipment. Much of the work requires problem-solving, craftsmanship, and the ability to manufacture components from blueprints, sample parts, or even worn originals that need to be recreated.

Over more than five decades, ASMC has expanded beyond footwear equipment to support additional industrial applications while maintaining the same commitment to quality, reliability, and customer service that built its reputation. The company values integrity, dependability, practical problem solving, and long-term relationships with both customers and employees.

For machinists who enjoy hands-on work, variety, and the satisfaction of producing precision parts that keep specialized equipment operating, ASMC offers an opportunity to work in a small shop where experience and craftsmanship are genuinely appreciated.

Large production shops certainly have their place—but they're not for everyone.

At ASMC, you'll work on a wide variety of precision replacement parts and custom components instead of producing the same part day after day. Every project brings a different challenge, giving experienced machinists the opportunity to apply their skills rather than simply follow a production process.

The shop maintains a small-team atmosphere where machinists work independently, make decisions, and take ownership of their work from start to finish. Quality always comes before quantity, and craftsmanship is valued throughout the manufacturing process.

ASMC also understands that experienced machinists often value flexibility. Depending on the position, the company offers flexible scheduling and welcomes retired or semi-retired machinists who still enjoy spending time in the shop and want meaningful work without the demands of a traditional production schedule.

If you're looking for interesting work, steady projects, and a company where your machining experience is respected, American Shoe Machinery offers a refreshing alternative to large production manufacturing.

Machinists at ASMC manufacture precision replacement parts and custom components used in specialized industrial machinery. Much of the work involves repairing, recreating, or improving components that help customers keep legacy equipment operating reliably.

Projects frequently begin with engineering drawings, blueprints, worn sample parts, or customer specifications. Machinists are responsible for determining machining strategies, selecting tooling, setting up manual equipment, machining precision components, inspecting finished parts, and occasionally performing welding, grinding, fitting, or fixture modifications as needed.

The work is highly varied, making it an excellent environment for experienced manual machinists who enjoy solving problems and producing one-of-a-kind precision components rather than repetitive production work.

• Over 50 years in business
• Small, experienced machine shop
• High-mix, low-volume machining
• Precision replacement parts and custom components
• Diverse machining projects
• Independent, hands-on work environment
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Retired and semi-retired machinists welcome
• Long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship

Manual Machines

• Bridgeport milling machines
• Engine lathes
• Surface grinders
• Drill presses

Additional Equipment

• Welding equipment
• Grinding equipment
• Standard manual machine shop equipment

CNC Equipment

• CNC machining equipment used when appropriate for specific projects

Quality has been central to ASMC's reputation for more than five decades. Machinists inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and ensure finished components meet customer specifications. Attention to detail, craftsmanship, and close-tolerance machining remain at the core of every project completed in the shop.

Current openings include:

• Manual Machinist

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