Machine Specialties Inc

At a Glance

Company Name: Machine Specialties, Inc. (MSI)
Location: Whitsett, North Carolina (near Greensboro, NC)
Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer / Advanced Job Shop
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Medical, Electronics
Typical Work: High-mix prototypes → repeat production & long-term programs
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, Swiss, Mill-Turn, Grinding, EDM
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, Carbide, Plastics
Certifications: Aerospace & defense quality systems (process-driven, documented manufacturing)
Shift Environment: Multiple departments, overtime available, production-driven scheduling

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About Machine Specialties, Inc.

Machine Specialties, Inc. (MSI) is a high-end contract machining and metal finishing company located in Whitsett, North Carolina, supporting customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and medical industries.

MSI specializes in tight-tolerance, complex, multi-axis machining, combining advanced CNC equipment, in-house engineering, and disciplined manufacturing processes. With a 150,000-square-foot facility and hundreds of skilled machinists and engineers, MSI delivers reliable results from prototype and tooling through full production and assembly.

This is a shop built for machinists who want to work on challenging parts, modern machines, and real engineering-driven work — not button-pushing production only.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at MSI work on:

• Part Types: Aerospace components, medical and surgical parts, energy and industrial components, complex assemblies
• Production Style: High-mix machining with repeat jobs and long-term programs
• Typical Tolerances: ±0.001″ down to ±0.0001″ depending on application
• Programming & Setup: Setup machinists with G-code editing, conversational controls, and close collaboration with engineering
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, carbide, specialty alloys

You’ll be expected to think, troubleshoot, and own your work — not just load parts and press cycle start.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Turning & Mill-Turn
• Swiss-Type Machining (up to 11-axis)
• Grinding (Cylindrical, Surface, Profile)
• EDM (Wire & Sink)
• Prototype & Production Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• In-House Tooling, Fixtures & Workholding
• Assembly & Special Processes (HVOF, finishing, NDT)

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Mitsui Seiki HS6A-5X
• Matsuura Cublex-35
• Matsuura MAM 72-25V / 72-63V
• Yasda PX30i

CNC Mill-Turn & Turning

• Mori Seiki NT4250 / NT4300 / NT5400 DCG
• DMG DMC-125 DF DuoBlock
• DMG NLX 2500
• Okuma Multus B750
• WFL M120
• Star SR-32 & ST-38 Swiss

Grinding & EDM

• Studer S30 / S33 CNC Grinders
• Okamoto CNC Surface Grinder
• Mitsubishi & Sodick EDM Systems

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Software & Programming

• CAM / Programming: Professional-grade CAD/CAM with full machine simulation
• ERP: Epicor ERP with real-time shop data collection
• Programming Style: Engineering-driven, electronically interfaced programs loaded directly to machines

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Quality, Inspection & Process Control

Machine Specialties, Inc. operates in a process-driven, documented manufacturing environment, supporting aerospace and defense requirements.

• First article & in-process inspection
• Controlled grinding environment (temperature & humidity)
• NDT capabilities (MPI, FPI)
• Fully documented quality processes
• Dedicated quality and inspection teams

This means clear expectations, repeatable work, and fewer surprises on the floor.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at MSI

Machinists choose MSI for:

• A clean, modern, well-equipped shop
• Advanced multi-axis CNC machines — not outdated iron
• Challenging, meaningful parts (not commodity work)
• Strong engineering support and tooling resources
• Paid training (40 hours per year encouraged)
• Apprenticeships, mentorship, and promotion from within
• Competitive pay, overtime, and a full benefits package
• Long-term career stability at a growing company

This is a shop for machinists who want to build skill, not just clock time.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Machine Specialties, Inc. is currently hiring for:

• CNC Set-Up Machinists

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