Velocity Metalworks

09/03/2026

Our fab shop is growing — and so is what we can take on. 🔧

Velocity Metalworks is expanding fabrication at our Belleville facility, moving in additional press brakes and adding complete equipment groupings to build out capacity for customers who need more than one process under one roof.

Shearing. Forming. Welding — including our OTC Daihen robotic welder. Assembly. Finishing. Everything in between.

Brackets, shims, weldments, complex assemblies — prototype through production, from a shop willing to figure it out.

One partner. Start to finish.

👉 velocitymetalworks.com/contact-us/

09/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Juan on One Year at Velocity Metalworks!

Today we’re celebrating Juan’s first anniversary with Velocity as a Fabricator.

Brian Wort, our President, summed up Juan’s impact on the team perfectly: “He’s always positive, conscientious, and willing to learn new processes to get the job done.”

Juan, thank you for your exceptional work, great attitude, and commitment to the team. We’re glad to have you as part of Velocity and look forward to many more milestones ahead!

Congratulations, Juan! 👏

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Cort!

We’re proud to celebrate Cort on completing his Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship!

Our Belleville team marked this important milestone by presenting Cort with his certificate — and, of course, celebrating with some well-earned cake. 🎂

This accomplishment is especially meaningful to us because the apprenticeship program was developed by Velocity Metalworks in partnership with Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) to combine classroom education with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced tool & die professionals.

Cort joined Velocity as our youngest employee, and we’ve had the opportunity to watch him learn, develop his skills and grow into a talented tradesman.

At Velocity, we believe strongly in investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Programs like this create a pathway for young people to build rewarding careers while developing the highly technical skills that are essential to the future of American manufacturing.

Congratulations, Cort! We’re proud of this accomplishment and excited to see where your career takes you next at Velocity Metalworks. 🇺🇸

08/25/2026

Velocity Metalworks is hiring!
Title: Machine Operator / Fabricator. Pay: $17 - $20 per hour

Job Description
Velocity Metalworks currently has an opening for a career-minded Machine Operator.

Candidates that show capabilities from similar experience or background may be considered. Must enjoy a fast-paced environment AND take pride in your work.

This position is responsible for operating fabrication equipment, such as Shear, Brake Press, Turret Punch, etc.

Main Responsibilities:
▪️Operate the machines, prep the material, and perform part checks as required.
▪️Perform daily preventative measures such as lubricating and cleaning machines.
▪️Lifts work piece manually, by forklift, or by lift table, positions and secures against guides and stops.
▪️Measures dimensions of work piece, using tape, gauge, template, or rule and square, for conformance to specifications.

Qualifications
▪️ At least 1 year experience with the use of fabrication equipment.
▪️ Desire to have the ability to set-up and run machinery without supervision.
▪️A forklift license is considered an asset however we will provide training to the right candidate.
▪️Ability to check and measure parts to ensure accuracy and precision. (Standard tape measure and calipers)
▪️Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.

Additional Information
▪️Full time hours with potential overtime, paid after 40 hours. Monday – Thursday with some overtime available on Friday (based on company needs)
▪️Benefits (Vacation, 401K, Insurance, Holidays, Etc.)
▪️Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
▪️401(k)
▪️401(k) matching
▪️Dental insurance
▪️Health insurance
▪️Life insurance
▪️Paid time off
▪️Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Apply online today!

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08/20/2026

The machines are impressive. The people running them are the reason we're still here. 🤝
For over 50 years, Velocity Metalworks has been built on skilled tradespeople who take their work seriously — toolmakers, machinists, welders, and fabricators who show up every day and hold the standard.
We're proud of the team on this shop floor. And we're always looking to add to it.
👉 velocitymetalworks.com/careers/

08/06/2026

Quality isn't something we hope for — it's something we build in. ✅
Velocity Metalworks is ISO 9001:2015 certified, which means every part we produce is backed by documented processes, rigorous inspection, and a quality management system built for repeatability. For procurement managers and engineers sourcing critical components, that certification isn't a checkbox — it's a guarantee.
When the part has to be right every time, you need a partner whose quality system is built to match.
👉 velocitymetalworks.com/contact-us/

07/22/2026

Showing Up for Each Other

This morning reminded us of something the Velocity team has spent the last several months discovering together through conversations across our organization—the kind of company we want Velocity Metalworks to be.

Twelve team members from our Belleville and Hoffman facilities volunteered their time to complete CPR, AED, and First Aid training together.

We're also grateful to have received a grant that provided two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)—one now installed at each of our facilities. Combined with the knowledge and confidence gained through today's training, we're better prepared to respond when someone needs help most.

Watching our team invest their time to learn skills that could one day save a coworker, family member, friend, or even a complete stranger reinforced something we've come to know about our people.

Today, our team didn't just learn lifesaving skills—they demonstrated the kind of culture we've built together: one where we show up for each other.

We're incredibly proud of these employees for stepping forward and grateful to our instructor for an outstanding training session.

As we continue shaping the future of Velocity Metalworks, moments like these remind us that a great company isn't built by machines or buildings—it's built by people who genuinely care about one another.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated today. Together, we're building something special.

07/16/2026

Some jobs need more than close — they need EXACT ⚙️

At Velocity Metalworks, our precision machining operation runs Mazak and Okuma CNC machining centers, Doosan lathes, and a lineup built for the tolerances modern manufacturing demands.

Complex geometries.
Tight specs.
Materials that don't forgive shortcuts.

And because it's all under one roof alongside our stamping, welding, and fabrication capabilities, we can take a project from raw material to finished part without handing it off.

That's the Velocity difference.
👉 velocitymetalworks.com/contact-us/

07/09/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Work Anniversary, Gabe Box! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Gabe Box, one of our talented Tool & Die Makers, on his 1-year anniversary with Velocity Metalworks!

In just one year, Gabe has become a valued member of our team through his dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment to producing quality work. His contributions help keep our operations running smoothly, and we're grateful for the skill and positive attitude he brings each day.

To recognize this milestone, Gabe received his 1-Year Service Award Certificate as a token of our appreciation.

Thank you, Gabe, for a fantastic first year. We're excited to see all you'll accomplish in the years ahead!

👏 Please join us in congratulating Gabe on this milestone!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 American-made isn't a trend at Velocity Metalworks, it's been our standard for over 50 years.

From the presses in Belleville to the machines in Hoffman, every part we make is stamped, cut, welded, and finished right here in Illinois.

Happy 250th Independence Day from our team to yours! 🇺🇸