Job Costing That Works for Custom Work
Every job is different. Jolted gives you cost visibility on custom, make-to-order work without forcing rigid processes. Know your margins on every job—not just at month end.
High-Mix
Low-Volume Ready
Custom
Job Support
Real-Time
Cost Tracking
JOB SHOP CHALLENGES
Custom Work Makes Cost Tracking Hard—But Not Impossible
What You're Dealing With
Every job is custom, making cost tracking feel impossible
You win bids but can't tell if they're profitable until months later
Setup time, machine changeovers, and rework aren't captured anywhere
Material waste varies wildly but you have no visibility into why
Some customers are profitable, others aren't—but you don't know which
How Jolted Helps
Flexible job templates that adapt to custom work without rigid structures
Live cost tracking shows margin as work progresses, not after it ships
Capture setup, run, and rework time separately by operation
Material usage logged per job identifies waste patterns by job type or operator
Customer profitability reports reveal which accounts deserve more attention
BUILT FOR JOB SHOPS
Flexible Costing for Custom Manufacturing
No two jobs are the same—your software shouldn't assume they are
Built for Custom Work
Every job is different in a job shop. Jolted tracks unique routings, operations, and costs without forcing you into rigid workflows.
Quote vs. Actual Tracking
Compare estimated hours and materials to actual usage in real time. Know if you're making or losing money before the job ships.
Fast Job Setup
Create new jobs in seconds. Copy from similar past jobs or start fresh. Designed for high-mix, low-volume environments.
Multi-Operation Routing
Track costs across multiple operations, machines, or work centers. See where time and money go on complex jobs.
Material Issue Tracking
Log materials as they're issued to jobs. Track raw material, hardware, and consumables separately.
Flexible Cost Allocation
Allocate overhead by labor hours, machine hours, or job revenue. Configure to match how you actually run your shop.
JOB SHOP RESULTS
Job Shops Discover Hidden Costs
30%
of Jobs
Often discovered as unprofitable
5 min
Job Setup
Create jobs in seconds, not hours
95%+
Time Capture
Typical labor tracking accuracy
"We run 200+ different jobs a month. I never thought we could track costs on all of them. Jolted proved me wrong—now I know which customers actually make us money."
Dave Martinez
Shop Manager, Custom Precision Inc.
"Our quoting improved 40% once we had real cost data from past jobs. Setup time was killing us on small runs and we had no idea."
Tom Anderson
Owner, Anderson Machine Shop
FAQ
Job Shop Job Costing FAQ
We do a lot of small jobs. Is it worth tracking them all?
Yes—especially small jobs. Many shops discover that quick-turn jobs they thought were profitable actually lose money when setup time and material waste are properly tracked. Jolted makes tracking lightweight enough that even small jobs get visibility.
Can workers easily clock time to specific jobs?
Absolutely. Shop floor time tracking uses simple scan or tap interfaces. Workers can clock into jobs and operations from tablets, phones, or kiosk stations. No training required—most shops are running within hours of setup.
How do we handle jobs with multiple operations?
Define as many operations as needed per job. Track time and costs at each step. See where jobs spend the most time and money. Operations can be predefined in templates or added on the fly for unique work.
What if we already use QuickBooks for accounting?
Jolted complements QuickBooks rather than replacing it. We handle the shop floor cost tracking that QuickBooks can't do—labor by job, material by job, WIP tracking. Financial data can sync back to QuickBooks for accounting purposes.
How accurate are the job cost numbers?
As accurate as your data capture. Jolted minimizes friction so workers actually log time and materials. Most shops see 95%+ labor time captured within the first month. Material tracking accuracy depends on your issue process—we help configure what works for your workflow.
See Which Jobs Actually Make Money
Job shops often discover that 30% of their work is unprofitable. Find out what your numbers really look like.
Built for high-mix, low-volume work
Flexible job setup for custom manufacturing
Real-time margin visibility per job
No long-term contracts required
No credit card required
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