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Fabricated Metal
Manufacturing

R4I’s Consultants Offer Hands-on Support:

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  Lean Process Improvement:

Job shops and metal fabricators get on-site Kaizen and 5S training to reduce waste, optimize floor layout, and improve throughput.


  Quality & Certification:

Assistance implementing ISO 9001 or AS9100 for machine shops and fabricated metal manufacturers to meet Aerospace and Automotive industry requirements.


  Workforce Development:

Welders, machinists, and programmers training (e.g. CNC, CAD/CAM) through R4I’s rapid workforce programs to address skilled labor shortages.


  Automation & Robotics:

Guidance on adopting robotic welding, automated machining cells, and Industry 4.0 sensors in fabrication processes.


  Supply Chain & Procurement:

Help with sourcing domestic metal suppliers and managing inventory to mitigate material price volatility.


  Business Continuity & Growth:

Succession planning for family-owned machine shops, and strategies to diversify into new markets (like medical or clean energy fabrication projects).

Every recommendation is tailored to your goals, operations, and capacity.

Key Markets Served by
Fabricated Metal Manufacturers

 

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Transportation

Construction & Infrastructure

Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Drives California’s Industrial Strength

127,000

Fabricated Metal Manufacturing Jobs

$15B

Contributed to the State's GDP in 2024

13%

of U.S. Industrial Machinery Manufacturers are Headquartered in CA

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing is One of California’s Largest Manufacturing Employers

127,000

workers employed in 2025

$15

Billion annually

13%

of U.S. industrial machinery

CMTC’s Consultants Offer Hands-on Support

Food Safety & Compliance

FSMA, Prop 65, and other regulatory standards

Process Improvement

FSMA, Prop 65, and other regulatory standards

Marketing & Branding

Go-to-market strategies, eCommerce, SEO, and packaging

Supply Chain Support

Sourcing, supplier scouting, and risk mitigation

Workforce Development

Employee training, certifications, and leadership coaching

Business Growth Planning

Financial analysis, innovation strategy, and new product development

See How We’ve Helped California
Fabricated Metal Manufacturers Grow

Elite Metal Finishing

"With CMTC’s assistance, we were able to increase sales by $180,000, retain $600,000 in sales and recognize $25,000 in cost savings."

Bazz Houston International

"CMTC has been a great partner in the development of our personnel and processes."

M&R Engineering

"CMTC has great depth of experts in a variety of manufacturing disciplines, and are very easy to work with."

Accurate Dial

"CMTC helped us maintain contracts, earn back Approved Supplier Listing status from clients, and regain 8 programs."

Hear from California Fabricated Metal Manufacturers that Have Worked with Us

Rise Up Industries

Resources to Help You Stay Ahead

eBook: Continuous Improvement
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Transition Planning for Your Business: What to Consider Before, During, & After
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Intro to the AS9100 Standard
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Metal Fabrication

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R4I is here to help you solve today’s challenges and plan for what’s next.

We’ll meet you where you are — and help you move forward.