James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc.

📍 Morganton, NC
🏭 Over 92,000 Sq. Ft. of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Space

About James Tool

Founded in 1987, James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc. has built a reputation as a trusted partner for precision machining, custom workholding fixtures, and production tooling. Guided by our core principles of Integrity, Honesty, Quality, and Customer Service, we continue to deliver on our promise of “Precision Craftsmanship Driven by Technology.”

With multiple climate-controlled facilities in North Carolina totaling over 92,000 square feet, James Tool has the capacity, technology, and experience to support Fortune 1000 companies worldwide. We proudly serve industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial manufacturing.

Capabilities

• CNC Machining (Mills, Lathes, Horizontal, Vertical, and Prototrak Machines)
• Custom Workholding Fixtures & Precision Tooling
• Production Machining for High-Volume & Job Shop Environments
• ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certified (Aerospace)

Why Work at James Tool?

James Tool isn’t just a workplace—it’s a career destination. We invest in our employees with top-tier benefits, a clean and well-tooled shop, and opportunities to work on complex, high-precision projects.

✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Steady Overtime Available
✅ 100% Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (covers employee, spouse, children, and family)
✅ Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Paid Vacation & Holidays + Birthday Off with Pay
✅ Tuition Reimbursement
✅ Clean, modern, and organized shop environment
✅ 🚚 Relocation Assistance Available for qualified candidates

What Our Partners Say

“Working with James Tool is always a great experience. James Tool has provided my company with Custom Workholding Fixtures, Gages, and a Low Cost Solution for our replacement parts for over 30 years. They have also provided my company with high volume production parts. James Tool truly is a World-Class partner.”
– Engineering Manager, Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Careers at James Tool

If you’re a CNC Machinist, Programmer, or Tooling Specialist looking to work in a clean, high-tech, and growth-oriented environment, James Tool offers opportunities to advance your skills and build a stable, rewarding career.

Browse current openings on hireCNC and join a team that has been a leader in precision machining and custom tooling solutions for nearly four decades.