Challenging Projects
Combined Machining and Welding
All Under One Roof.
When it comes to your toughest jobs, we’re built for the challenge. The project featured below highlights our work on a quarry MVP 280 cone crusher.
The process:
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Machinery Maintenance team undercut the worn areas
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Valley Fabrication performed a submerged arc weld overlay
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Machine Shop precision-machined the component back to spec
All completed in just 3 days — safely, efficiently, and entirely in-house.
We operate over 120,000 square feet of shop space with crane capacity up to 20,000 pounds, all backed by a team whose expertise is second to none in the industrial repair industry.
The People
At Machinery Maintenance, our people are our greatest strength.
We believe in building long-term careers through meaningful training, hands-on experience, and opportunities for advancement — from apprenticeship to leadership. When our team grows, so does our success.
Safety
Safety is non-negotiable at Machinery Maintenance.
Our field technicians receive ongoing safety training and are fully certified in OSHA standards. We also ensure our management team stays current on best practices — reinforcing a culture of safety at every level.
Equipment
Built for the Toughest Jobs.
From precision fixtures and intricate replacement parts to heavy weldments and machine bases, we’re equipped to take on your most complex challenges. With the right experience, skilled personnel, and advanced machinery, we deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions — every time.
The Customer
Your Trusted Partner in Maintenance for Over 50 Years
With over 50 years of experience, our success is built on the trust and loyalty of our customers. Our reputation for delivering efficient, reliable, and high-quality service has made us the go-to choice for maintenance in North Central Illinois.
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Not every job is glamorous but this one took serious patience and precision. Valley Fabrication, Inc. replaced 320 individual angles, carefully fabricating and reinstalling each one to ensure perfect alignment of the drying racks. Dirty, tedious, and headache-inducing but exactly the kind of challenge VFI is built to handle.
Over 500 hours was spent on this beaut. The customer came to us in a bind, a new agitator shaft from the OEM was on back order for years. We were able to reverse engineer from the original. Fabricated and machined from scratch including blades ultimately saving the customer time and money.
It's always a good day when the Bonus Buster (forklift) rolls out. Handling massive equipment isn't just about having the right skills, it also takes the right equipment too. This is a 22,000lb pile driver that we'll be doing some repairs to in the near future. 🙌