Industrial Engineering & Design in Alabama
From our 100,000+ sq. ft. facility in Oakman, Jones Machine and Welding has provided industrial engineering and design to Alabama industry since 1971 — with 90 skilled employees and a proven track record across the Southeast.
Alabama Engineering Since 1971
Jones Machine and Welding is located in Oakman, in Walker County, Alabama. We support mining, quarry and industrial plant customers across the state — including steel, pulp and paper, cement, power, biomass and manufacturing operations.
Our four experienced engineers focus on practical, real‑world solutions that move projects from concept to completion with clarity and confidence.
Typical work includes design-build structures, transfer chutes, reverse-engineered replacement parts, platforms and stairs, and custom equipment. Designs are optimized for fabrication and installation because the same company builds and installs them.
For existing equipment and structures, 3D laser scanning and precision measurement let us capture accurate as-built conditions before we design a modification or replacement.
Our Engineering Capabilities
- Four experienced in-house engineers
- Design-build packages, concept drawings and structural steel detailing
- Reverse engineering with 3D laser scanning and metrology-grade scanning
- Transfer chute design and material flow analysis
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and stress analysis
- AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Tekla and Autodesk Inventor
Serving All of Alabama
Our central location in Walker County puts much of Alabama within a short drive. We offer flexible pickup and delivery solutions designed to meet your needs — from small components to large, heavy industrial parts. Our transportation team can coordinate fast pickup and delivery to keep your project moving without delays.
| City | Distance from our shop | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 12 miles | ~20 min |
| Fayette | 35 miles | ~50 min |
| Birmingham | 43 miles | ~55 min |
| Tuscaloosa | 44 miles | ~1 hr 5 min |
| Bessemer | 49 miles | ~1 hr 10 min |
| Cullman | 56 miles | ~1 hr 20 min |
| Decatur | 87 miles | ~1 hr 55 min |
| Huntsville | 106 miles | ~2 hr 10 min |
| Montgomery | 131 miles | ~2 hr 35 min |
| Mobile | 245 miles | ~5 hr 5 min |
Distances and drive times are approximate road figures from 309 Plant St, Oakman, AL.
How We Work With Alabama Customers
We start with your drawings, precision measurements or a 3D laser scan of existing equipment and structures in Alabama.
Our engineers model the design in 3D and run stress analysis, FEA and material flow analysis where needed.
You get detailed drawings and fabrication plans, with full-color renderings so you can see the project at every stage.
Because we also fabricate, machine and install, the design moves straight into production under one roof.
Recent Engineering Work
Industries We Serve in Alabama
Quarries
Whether you need detailed drawings for an existing structure, mobile equipment repair, or a complete structural tower fabricated from the ground up, Jones…
Mining
Jones Machine and Welding has been servicing the mining industry since our beginning in 1971. With decades of hands‑on experience in underground mining, we…
Industrial Mills & Plants
We support a broad range of industrial sectors — including steel, pulp and paper, cement, power, biomass, and manufacturing. With decades of hands‑on…
Engineering FAQs
Where is Jones Machine and Welding located?
Our shop is at 309 Plant St, Oakman, AL 35579 in Walker County — about 12 miles from Jasper, 43 miles from Birmingham and 44 miles from Tuscaloosa.
Do you provide industrial engineering & design outside of Walker County?
Yes. We serve customers throughout Alabama and have a proven track record across the Southeast. We offer flexible pickup and delivery solutions designed to meet your needs — from small components to large, heavy industrial parts. Our transportation team can coordinate fast pickup and delivery to keep your project moving without delays.
What engineering software do you use?
Our engineers work in AutoCAD, Advance Steel CAD, Tekla 3D modeling and Autodesk Inventor, with metrology-grade 3D scanning, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and material flow analysis for transfer chutes.
How long has Jones Machine and Welding been in business?
Since 1971. For more than five decades we have supported industrial operations — including mining, quarries, steel, pulp and paper, cement, power, biomass and manufacturing.
How do I request a quote?
Call (205) 622-3100, email sales@jonesmachineandwelding.com, or use the form on our contact page. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 2:30 PM.
