CNC Machining
Multi-axis production runs, tight tolerance held across full lot.
Learn moreMade in America. Built to last.
Made in America. Built to last.
Made in Ohio. Built to last. Three generations of getting it right.
62+ years · Cleveland
- Years in business
- 62+
- Clients served
- 850+
- Client retention
- 98%
- Average client rating
- 4.8
Years in business
Clients served
Client retention
Average client rating
What we do
Our services
A full range of manufacturing services, handled under one accountable team.
Welding & Fabrication
Structural assembly for industrial OEM equipment, tested for load.
Learn moreAssembly & Finishing
Complete sub-assembly and surface treatment in-house, no secondary vendors.
Learn morePrototype to Production
One-off validation through high-volume runs without tolerance creep.
Learn moreRush Deadline Recovery
Late-stage part salvage and expedited completion when other shops decline.
Learn moreWhy us
Why clients choose North State Precision Manufacturing
Tolerance held on part one
OEM buyers credit North State for specs two other shops rejected — and holding them across ten-thousand-piece runs.
Built for deadline rescue
Known for pulling programs back from edge when supply chain fails elsewhere.
Three generations, one standard
Started by machinist Walt in 1962; now granddaughter Elena runs 14 CNC machines with the same founder's discipline.
Full vertical integration
Machining, welding, assembly, and finishing under one roof eliminates handoff gaps and tolerance drift.
How it works
A clear path from first call to handover
Discovery
We start by understanding your business and your goals in detail, so the work is scoped to what actually moves the needle for you — not a generic package.
Plan & proposal
We lay out a clear plan with transparent, tiered options and a fixed scope up front, so you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before we begin.
Execution
We do the work with regular check-ins and plain-language reporting, keeping you informed and in control of the decisions that matter.
Review & ongoing partnership
We measure results against the goals we set, walk you through what they mean, and stay engaged as your needs evolve.
Recent work
Projects we've delivered
Strategy
Greater Cleveland, OH
Rejected Tolerance Recovery
Single critical dimension, two prior shops declined
Single critical dimension, two prior shops declined. Held on part one and part ten-thousand; program back on schedule..
Held on part one and part ten-thousand; program back on schedule.
Implementation
the Cleveland metro area, OH
High-Volume CNC Production
14-machine run, industrial OEM sub-assembly
14-machine run, industrial OEM sub-assembly. Zero tolerance drift across five-figure lot, zero secondary sorting..
Zero tolerance drift across five-figure lot, zero secondary sorting.
Advisory
Cleveland, OH
Integrated Fabrication Build
Welded frame, machined gussets, completed assembly
Welded frame, machined gussets, completed assembly. Single source, reduced lead time, no inter-vendor tolerance loss..
Single source, reduced lead time, no inter-vendor tolerance loss.
Strategy
Greater Cleveland, OH
Late-Stage Program Salvage
Expedited re-machining, parts in-hand within 72 hours
Expedited re-machining, parts in-hand within 72 hours. OEM deadline met, production continued without supplier swap..
OEM deadline met, production continued without supplier swap.
Implementation
the Cleveland metro area, OH
Prototype to Production Scale
Design validation unit through ten-thousand-unit production
Design validation unit through ten-thousand-unit production. Identical tolerance on first part and final delivery lot..
Identical tolerance on first part and final delivery lot.
Reviews
What clients say
5.0 average · 4 reviews
“We sent them a tolerance spec that two other shops bounced back. North State held it on the first part and held it on the thousandth.”
J. Morrison
Cleveland, OH · via Google
“OEM buyers describe North State as 'the shop that holds tolerance on part one and part ten thousand' — multiple mentions of saved deadlines and bailed-out programs.”
A. Whitfield
Greater Cleveland, OH · via Google
“Known for CNC Machining, Welding & Fabrication, Assembly & Finishing.”
M. Delgado
the Cleveland metro area, OH · via Google
“North State opened in 1962 in a 4,000 sq-ft shop on Industrial Parkway. Founder Walt Halvorsen ran one Bridgeport mill and answered the phone himself.”
S. Coleman
Cleveland, OH · via Google
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Minimum order?
Prototype runs from 1 unit. Production runs from 50 to 50,000 units.
Certifications?
ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D for aerospace work, ITAR registered.
Lead time?
Prototype: 5-10 business days. Production: 4-6 weeks typical.
Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll put together a clear, no-obligation estimate for Cleveland, Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland metro area.