333 Machinery Manufacturing
Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal. Processes, such as welding and assembling are used to join separate parts together. Although these processes are similar to those used in metal fabricating establishments, machinery manufacturing is different because it typically employs multiple metal forming processes in manufacturing the various parts of the machine. Moreover, complex assembly operations are an inherent part of the production process. In general, design considerations are very important in machinery production. Establishments specialize in making machinery designed for particular applications. Thus, design is considered to be part of the production process for the purpose of implementing NAICS. The NAICS structure reflects this by defining industries and industry groups that make machinery for different applications. A broad distinction exists between machinery that is generally used in a variety of industrial applications (i.e., general purpose machinery) and machinery that is designed to be used in a particular industry (i.e., special purpose machinery). Three industry groups consist of special purpose machinery--Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The other industry groups make general purpose machinery: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing; Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; and Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing.
Where 333 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 333 Machinery Manufacturing
- 3331Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing one or more of the following: (1) farm machinery and equipment, power mowing equipment, and other powered home lawn and garden equipment; (2) construction machinery, surface mining machinery, and logging equipment; and (3) oil and gas field and underground mining machinery and equipment.
- 3332Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial machinery, such as food and beverage manufacturing machinery, semiconductor manufacturing machinery, sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), machinery for making paper and paper products, printing and binding machinery and equipment, textile making machinery, and machinery for making plastics and rubber products. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3333Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing commercial and service industry machinery, such as optical instruments and lenses (except ophthalmic), photographic and photocopying equipment, automatic vending machinery, commercial laundry and drycleaning machinery, office machinery, automotive maintenance equipment (except mechanics' handtools), and commercial-type cooking equipment. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3334Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ventilating, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial and industrial refrigeration and freezer equipment. Illustrative Examples: Air-conditioner filters manufacturing Air-conditioning and warm air heating combination units manufacturing Attic fans manufacturing Dust and fume collecting equipment manufacturing Gas fireplaces manufacturing Heating boilers manufacturing Industrial and commercial-type fans manufacturing Refrigerated counter and display cases manufacturing Refrigerated drinking fountains manufacturing Space heaters (except portable electric) manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3335Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metalworking machinery, such as metal cutting and metal forming machine tools; cutting tools; accessories for metalworking machinery; special dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures; industrial molds; rolling mill machinery; assembly machinery; coil handling, conversion, or straightening equipment; and wire drawing and fabricating machines. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3336Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing turbines, power transmission equipment, and internal combustion engines (except automotive gasoline and aircraft). Illustrative Examples: Clutches and brakes (except electromagnetic industrial controls, motor vehicle) manufacturing Diesel and semidiesel engines manufacturing Electric outboard motors manufacturing Internal combustion engines for hybrid drive systems (except automotive) manufacturing Plain bearings (except internal combustion engine) manufacturing Power transmission pulleys manufacturing Plain bushings (except internal combustion engine) manufacturing Speed changers (i.e., power transmission equipment) manufacturing Speed reducers (i.e., power transmission equipment) manufacturing Turbine generator set units manufacturing Universal joints (except aircraft, motor vehicle) manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3339Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pumps and compressors, material handling equipment, and all other general purpose machinery (except ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment; metalworking machinery; and engines, turbines, and power transmission equipment).
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 333 Machinery Manufacturing
- 311Food Manufacturing
- 312Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
- 313Textile Mills
- 314Textile Product Mills
- 315Apparel Manufacturing
- 316Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 321Wood Product Manufacturing
- 322Paper Manufacturing
- 323Printing and Related Support Activities
- 324Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 325Chemical Manufacturing
- 326Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- 327Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 331Primary Metal Manufacturing
- 332Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 334Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- 335Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- 336Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- 337Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- 339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 333?
- NAICS 2022 333 is "Machinery Manufacturing". Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal. Processes, such as welding and assembling are used to join separate parts together. Although these processes are similar to those used in metal fabricating establishments, machinery manufacturing is different because it typically employs multiple metal forming processes in manufacturing the various parts of the machine. Moreover, complex assembly operations are an inherent part of the production process. In general, design considerations are very important in machinery production. Establishments specialize in making machinery designed for particular applications. Thus, design is considered to be part of the production process for the purpose of implementing NAICS. The NAICS structure reflects this by defining industries and industry groups that make machinery for different applications. A broad distinction exists between machinery that is generally used in a variety of industrial applications (i.e., general purpose machinery) and machinery that is designed to be used in a particular industry (i.e., special purpose machinery). Three industry groups consist of special purpose machinery--Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The other industry groups make general purpose machinery: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing; Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; and Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing.
- What does NAICS 2022 333 include?
- 333 Machinery Manufacturing contains 7 direct subcategories: 3331 Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing; 3332 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; 3333 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; 3334 Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; 3335 Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing; 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; and more.
- What is the parent category of 333?
- 333 Machinery Manufacturing sits under 333 Machinery Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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