JOBS

What JOBS does

JOBS Automazione S.p.A., headquartered in Piacenza, Italy, is a machinery manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs and builds high-performance 3/5-axis CNC milling machines, mill-turn centres, vertical machining centres, and automated milling systems sold to industrial OEMs in aerospace, automotive, energy, and general engineering. Its product portfolio spans portal and gantry milling machines, horizontal/vertical milling centres, mill-turn machines, vertical machining centres, and automation cells built around proprietary technologies including the B.U.S.S. automatic head-change system, the LinX linear-motor family (introduced in 2000), the Laser Speeder additive-manufacturing platform for large moulds, and the ROBODRIM 200 system qualified for F35 Wing Box drilling. The company operates four industrial brands — Jobs, Rambaudi (acquired 2014), Sachman (acquired 2009), and Sigma Technology (majority acquired 2012) — all consolidated into a single Piacenza production facility, with IMAS added as a fifth brand. JOBS sits within FFG Group, a multi-brand European and North American machine-tool conglomerate under FFG European & American Holdings GmbH, and hosts FFG Distribution in Italy for Feeler and Leadwell Taiwanese products since 2012.

The company makes money by selling custom-configured capital equipment via direct enterprise sales supported by a global branch and service-centre network, with Tech Consulting and a Product Finder on its website guiding mid-funnel buyers through configuration decisions. The legal entity — JOBS SPA Società con Socio Unico — reports paid-in capital of €8,000,000 and approximately 170 employees at the Piacenza site, exporting roughly 70% of production to the most industrialised countries worldwide. Revenue concentration is enterprise-led, with named adopters including BMW (Laser Speeder additive machine), the F35 Joint Program (ROBODRIM 200), GAI Spa (linear-motor integrated milling/turning since 2008), Cecomp Group (high-speed milling for 30+ years), and Tecnologie Meccaniche – MDM (LINX CUBE). The company markets through trade shows (EMO, Open Houses, Chicago i3 Forum), digital content (case histories, Product Finder), and LinkedIn/YouTube.

Name

JOBS

Legal name

JOBS SPA Società con Socio Unico

Website

https://jobs.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jobs Automazione S.p.A., headquartered in Piacenza, Italy and founded in 1979, designs and manufactures high-performance 3/5-axis CNC milling machines, mill-turn centres, vertical machining centres, and automated milling systems for aerospace, automotive, energy, and general-engineering OEMs, operating the Jobs, Rambaudi, Sachman, and Sigma brands within FFG Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Milling Machines

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• CNC milling machines
• Machine tool manufacturing
• Automated milling systems
• Additive manufacturing machines
• Portal gantry machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Piacenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of high-performance CNC milling machines, machining centers, mill-turn machines, and automated systems to aerospace, automotive, energy, and general engineering manufacturers. Machines are sold as capital equipment with customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JOBS Automazione S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance CNC milling machines, machining centres, mill-turn machines, and automated milling systems for aerospace, automotive, energy, and general engineering manufacturers. Offerings span portal/gantry, horizontal/vertical, 3/5-axis, and mill-turn machines, supported by Tech Consulting, after-sales service, and additive manufacturing (Laser Speeder) for industrial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rambaudi: Top-class milling and machining centres for high-speed applications. Founded in 1945, Rambaudi has marked the history of the machine tool industry with its milling machines and machining centres.
• Sachman
• Sigma
• IMAS

Products and services

• Middle Range by JOBS (eVer 5 and Thor 100) Middle-range CNC milling family (eVer 5 mobile gantry, Thor 100 mobile column) offering cost-efficient, multi-axis milling for general engineering, energy, and moulds/dies subcontractors.
• Laser Speeder Additive manufacturing machine for cladding, hardening, and measuring operations on large moulds, enabling highly automated systems for mould production. Selected by a major German OEM (BMW) for its plant.
• Sachman Frazer Millturn Featured multitasking milling/turning solution from the Sachman brand for precision machining on complex parts, offering drastic reduction in idle times, simplified maintenance, and eco-friendly operation.
• Rambaudi SARA High-speed or high-chip removal milling machine from the Rambaudi brand, addressing demanding milling applications under the Rambaudi product family acquired by JOBS.
• Speeder High-Speed Milling Centre with Mobile Gantry High-speed milling centre with mobile gantry designed for flexible composite machining, available as part of JOBS' high-speed product portfolio.
• Portal and Gantry Milling Machines Portal and gantry CNC milling machines including LinX family models with linear motors, used for high-power and high-speed 3/5-axis machining of large-volume and complex industrial components.
• Horizontal/Vertical Milling Machines Horizontal and vertical CNC milling machines for prototyping and small series production, marketed across the JOBS, Sachman, and Rambaudi brands.
• Mill-Turn Machines Mill-turn CNC machines combining milling and turning operations for precision machining of complex parts, including the Sachman Frazer Millturn featured on the JOBS website.
• Vertical Machining Centres 3- or 5-axis vertical machining centres from the Sigma brand offering high accuracy and flexibility of use for the mechanical engineering industry since 1950.
• Automation Systems Custom automation systems and automated milling cells supporting unmanned operation, integrated into JOBS' milling equipment for industrial production lines.
• ROBODRIM 200 High-productivity CNC drilling/machining system for large aircraft components including wing panels and other structures made of composite, titanium, and aluminium, as used in F35 wing box production.
• JOMAX 265 MILLTURN Mobile gantry milling/turning multitasking machine for precision machining on complex parts, providing NC-controlled 4th axis and rotary tables for milling and turning in a single configuration.
• LinX Linear Motor Milling Machines LinX family of large-volume high-speed milling machines based on linear motor technology, including LinX Compact, LinX Blitz, LinX TMX, LinX O, and LINX CUBE models.
• Tech Consulting Services Technical consulting service covering technical sales support, cutting technologies, and NC programming to help customers select and apply JOBS milling machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drastic reduction in idle times resulting in increased productivity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FFG Group (Fair Friend Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Jobs Automazione S.p.A. is a member of the FFG Group, which unifies major European and North American machine tool brands including VDF Boehringer, Hessapp, IMAS, Jobs, MAG, Meccanodora, Modul, Morara, Pfiffner, Rambaudi, Sachman, Sigma, SMS, Tacchella, and Witzig & Frank. These brands date back to 1789 and operate in milling, turning, grinding, and high-volume manufacturing. FFG is supported by the global Fair Friend Group. Jobs also hosts FFG Distribution since 2012.
• RambaudicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Jobs took over the majority shareholding of Rambaudi, a brand founded in 1945 and one of the world's leading brands in high-speed or high-removal capacity machines. As of 1 January 2014, all Rambaudi production moved from Rivoli (Turin) to Jobs' Piacenza headquarters.
• Sigma TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Jobs acquired the majority shareholding of Sigma Technology in January 2012, a long-established Italian leader in vertical machining centres. As from 1 January 2015, all Sigma production moved from Vigevano to the Piacenza headquarters.
• FFG DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Since 2012, Jobs hosts FFG Distribution, the organization that distributes FFG Group's Taiwanese products (Feeler and Leadwell brands) in Italy, handling sales, installation, and service activities.
• SachmancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2009Jobs took over Sachman's activities in October 2009, expanding its product offering in the milling field with a decisive presence in general engineering subcontracting. Production was fully transferred from Reggio Emilia to Piacenza by 2014.
• MUSP & Politecnico di MilanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobs collaborates with MUSP (a university-industry technology transfer initiative) and Politecnico di Milano for recruiting skilled people and bringing in fresh ideas, as referenced by CEO Davide Cucinella.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global leader in CNC machine tools including 5-axis milling and mill-turn centers. Comparable to JOBS because it sells premium CNC milling machines and machining centers into aerospace, automotive, and general engineering customers, but operates a much broader multi-axis and additive portfolio.
• Mazak: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with a strong 5-axis milling and machining center portfolio. Directly comparable to JOBS in target customers (aerospace, automotive, general engineering) and product category (high-performance horizontal/vertical machining centers and mill-turn machines).
• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool maker with 5-axis machining centers and mill-turn products. Competes with JOBS in aerospace structural parts and general engineering markets with comparable technology positioning and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Makino: Specialist in high-precision and high-speed CNC milling and die/mold machining. Closely comparable to JOBS because Makino competes head-to-head in the high-speed, high-power milling segment for aerospace and mould/die customers with similar product positioning.
• Breton: Italian competitor specializing in large-format CNC milling machines, machining centers, and composite material processing equipment. Closely comparable to JOBS in geography (Italian manufacturer), customer base (aerospace composites, large component machining), and large-gantry product architecture.
• Nicolás Correa: Spanish large-bed milling machine and machining center manufacturer. Comparable to JOBS in target customers (aerospace, energy, heavy engineering) and product category (large-format gantry and bed-type milling machines for high-stock-removal applications).
• Soraluce: Spanish manufacturer of milling machines, boring machines, and multitasking centers. Comparable to JOBS in European premium positioning, mill-turn offerings, and focus on heavy-duty and large-component machining for energy and aerospace customers.

Others

• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based provider of milling, EDM, laser, and automation solutions. Comparable to JOBS in aerospace and automotive milling, and the most direct European competitor offering similar premium positioning plus a broader finishing portfolio.
• FFG Europe (Fair Friend Group): Parent group of JOBS that also owns competing brands (VDF Boehringer, Hessapp, MAG, Pfiffner, Modul, etc.). Included as a contextual reference rather than a competitor, because FFG brands are technically sister companies that share distribution and customer access with Jobs.

Emerging players

• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean CNC machine tool manufacturer with growing presence in 5-axis machining centers and mill-turn machines. An emerging Asian competitor to JOBS, particularly in the general engineering tier where Sachman and Sigma compete, with improving technology and lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JobsAutomazione
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jobs-s-p-a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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