# Chief Manufacturing

> Chief Manufacturing is a family-owned CNC machine shop in DeForest, Wisconsin, serving
> industrial OEMs and manufacturers across Wisconsin, the Midwest and the Rust Belt. The shop
> specializes in high-mix, low-volume CNC machining, machine weldments and steel fabrication,
> with welding, painting, sandblasting, balancing and assembly handled in house.

Key facts:
- Family-owned and operating since 1946; located at 705 Stokely Dr., DeForest, WI 53532
- Phone: (608) 640-8885
- Built for high-mix, low-volume work, from one-off parts through repeat production runs
- Materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium and project-specific alloys
- Machining, welding, finishing and assembly under one roof, reducing vendor handoffs
- Same-day quoting available on qualified projects; 95% repeat customer rate
- To request a quote, send a PDF print, CAD file and quantity; new customers must supply CAD files before production begins
- Industry-standard inspection documentation available

## Services

- [Services Overview](https://chief-mfg.com/services): All machining, fabrication and finishing capabilities in one place
- [CNC Machining](https://chief-mfg.com/services/cnc-machining): Precision machining of complex industrial parts from customer prints
- [CNC Milling](https://chief-mfg.com/services/milling): Milled components in carbon steel through specialty alloys
- [CNC Turning](https://chief-mfg.com/services/turning): Turned parts for high-mix, low-volume production runs
- [Custom Steel Fabrication](https://chief-mfg.com/services/fabrication): Fabricated steel components and assemblies built to spec
- [Machined Weldments](https://chief-mfg.com/services/machined-weldments): Weldments welded and machined in house to print tolerance
- [Heavy Plate Weldments](https://chief-mfg.com/services/heavy-plate-weldments): Heavy plate fabrication and machining for industrial equipment
- [Welded Machine Frames](https://chief-mfg.com/services/frames): Custom welded and machined frames for industrial OEM equipment
- [Static and Dynamic Balancing](https://chief-mfg.com/services/balancing): Balancing to reduce vibration and extend rotating component life
- [Weldment and Component Assembly](https://chief-mfg.com/services/assembly): Assembly of machined and fabricated parts into finished units
- [Surface Grinding](https://chief-mfg.com/services/surface-grinding): Precision grinding of machined and fabricated parts to tight tolerance
- [Industrial Painting](https://chief-mfg.com/services/painting): In-house painting of machined and fabricated components
- [Sandblasting](https://chief-mfg.com/services/blasting): In-house blasting and surface prep before finishing

## Industries

- [Industries Overview](https://chief-mfg.com/industries): Sectors and equipment types the shop supplies
- [Power Transmission](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/power-transmission): Machined components and weldments for power transmission equipment
- [Mining](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/mining): Wear-resistant and specialty alloy parts for mining operations
- [Agriculture](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/agriculture): Machined parts and assemblies for agricultural equipment builders
- [Testing Cells](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/testing-cells): Weldments, frames and custom components for testing cell equipment
- [Material Handling](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/material-handling): Components and assemblies for material handling equipment makers
- [Industrial OEMs](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/oems): Contract machining and fabrication for industrial OEM programs
- [Converting](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/converting): Precision components and weldments for converting equipment
- [Construction](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/construction): Heavy plate work and machined parts for construction equipment
- [Robotics and Automation](https://chief-mfg.com/industries/robotics): Tight-tolerance parts for robotics and automation equipment

## Company

- [Chief Manufacturing Home](https://chief-mfg.com/): Overview of capabilities, industries served and quoting process
- [About Chief Manufacturing](https://chief-mfg.com/company): Company history since 1946, location and operating principles
- [Contact and Quote Request](https://chief-mfg.com/contact): Quote form, file requirements and shop contact details
- [Case Studies](https://chief-mfg.com/case-studies): Documented machining and fabrication problems solved for customers
- [Project Gallery](https://chief-mfg.com/gallery): Photos of machined parts, weldments and finished assemblies
- [Service Areas](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas): How coverage is organized across Wisconsin and neighboring states

## Optional

- [Waukesha, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/waukesha): Machining and fabrication for the Waukesha market
- [Milwaukee, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/milwaukee): Machining and fabrication for Milwaukee and the greater metro
- [Janesville, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/janesville): Machining and fabrication for the Janesville market
- [Racine, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/racine): Machining and fabrication for the Racine market
- [Kenosha, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/kenosha): Machining and fabrication for the Kenosha market
- [Beloit, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/beloit): Machining and fabrication for the Beloit market
- [La Crosse, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/lacrosse): Machining and fabrication for the La Crosse market
- [Eau Claire, WI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/eau-claire): Machining and fabrication for the Eau Claire market
- [Rockford, IL](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/rockford): Machining and fabrication for northern Illinois manufacturers
- [St. Joseph, MI](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/st-joseph): Machining and fabrication for southwest Michigan manufacturers
- [Rochester, MN](https://chief-mfg.com/service-areas/rochester): Machining and fabrication for southeast Minnesota manufacturers
- [Careers](https://chief-mfg.com/careers): Open positions at the DeForest, WI shop
- [Experienced Fabricator / Welder](https://chief-mfg.com/careers/experienced-fabricator-welder): Job posting for a fabrication and welding role
- [CNC Machinist](https://chief-mfg.com/careers/cnc-machinist): Job posting for a CNC machinist role