Japson Machine Tools

You have to look closely to find us because we’re at 5405, tucked right behind 53 on G. B. Road. It’s one of those spots where if you blink, you might miss the turnoff. Japson Machine Tools is basically a big workshop filled with parts and machinery. The floor is concrete and has some cracks, but it’s held up well over the years. We spend our days mostly surrounded by iron and steel. It’s loud when the machines are running, so we usually have to shout a bit to be heard. I’ve been working here long enough that I don't even notice the noise anymore. We don't have a receptionist or a lobby. If you walk in, you’ll probably find me or one of the guys with grease on our hands. We do our own maintenance and try to keep everything in working order. The G. B. Road area is always humming with activity, which is good for business but tough for parking. We usually eat our lunch right at the benches because there’s always something that needs finishing. It’s not the kind of place you’d go to see something pretty, but it’s where real work happens. We just care about getting things done without making a big fuss about it. Sometimes the rain leaks in a bit near the back door, but we just put a bucket down and keep going. It’s just a normal machine shop life and we're used to it.