The Brothers

Originally opening as Cook’s Garage in the 1940s, the business transitioned from an auto service to industrial machining in the 1960s. The Cook brothers founded Cook’s Machine Shop with the intention of serving the CSRA by establishing a full-service machine and fabrication shop. They combined leading-edge technology with traditional processes to deliver parts in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Cook brothers learned their craft and trade from their father, who worked for Georgia Iron Works. Following in their father’s footsteps, the brothers went on to work for G.I.W. under his strong supervision before branching off to convert their oldest brother’s auto garage into the full-service industrial machine shop, we know today.

Our Team

The Cooks have employed many long-term employees over the years. Many of which have graced us with decades of strong work ethics, and dedicated service.

Our team’s consistent positive attitude and can-do spirit until the job is done correctly is what has made the Cooks a reliable, dedicated source of craftsmanship and hard work for the CSRA.

Like the Cook Brothers themselves, many of our employees have been in the trade for decades bringing with them the knowledge and pride to work efficiently.

Cook’s is proud to have some of the best long-term employees in our staff.

The Building

Originally built as a wooden pole barn, and serving as a base of operations for the Cook’s Wrecker Service in the 1940’s. The Cook’s Machine Shop building has undergone many changes over the years. The addition of a parts garage, and then later in the early 1960’s the current metal shop was built right over the wooden barn.

As Cook’s Machine Shop grew so has it’s building. Since the construction of the current metal shop, the building has undergone four separate expansions, adding more space and services including a welding and fabrication shop, a sheet metal workshop, and offices.

The Legacy

Today, Cook’s Machine continues to be run by the Cook family. Being known as Augusta’s Oldest Machine Shop and being operated by general manager Jim Cook, Jr. Still severing the CSRA small and large business.

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