CNC Machinist I

ISSI Engineering and Machining; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ISSI Engineering & Machining is seeking a CNC Machinist I to join our precision machining team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on setting up and running Haas and Okuma machines, reading engineered drawings, and ensuring high-quality parts through standard inspection practices.

You will collaborate with engineers, CAM programmers, and quality personnel to maintain process control and documentation while advancing your skills in a growing aerospace-grade shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years experience setting up and operating CNC mills or lathes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prove out, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, setup information, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using standard inspection equipment and keep accurate production records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Okuma LU15

Haas VF3

Makino 4&5 axis

Job description

ISSI Engineering & Machining is seeking a CNC Machinist I to join our precision machining team.

ISSI is a high-mix aerospace and precision machining job shop supporting a wide variety of work, from straightforward vise setups and established production jobs to expedited one‑off parts and custom machining projects. Our machinists work closely with engineering, CAM programming, CMM programming, and quality to get jobs through the shop efficiently and correctly.

Why ISSI?

• Advanced CNC Technology: Work with Okuma dual‑turret lathes, Haas VF3 mill, Makino 4 & 5 axis machining centers.
• Advanced Inspection Equipment: Access to a Zeiss CMM for complex inspection and verification.
• Growth & Innovation: Join a team that continues to invest in new equipment, technology, and capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, prove out, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Primarily work on Haas VF-3 3-axis mills and Okuma LU15 CNC lathes.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, setup information, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
• Install and verify fixtures, work holding, cutting tools, and raw material.
• Establish and verify work offsets and tool offsets and safely prove out new and existing CNC programs.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other standard inspection equipment.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, tolerances, and basic GD&T requirements.
• Recognize machining, tooling, setup, or quality issues and communicate them before they become larger problems.
• Work directly with experienced machinists, engineering, CAM programmers, CMM programmers, and quality personnel as needed.
• Follow established process‑control practices so approved engineering and CAM data remain the master source for the machining process.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, or a combination of both.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must provide basic personal precision inspection tools required for day‑to‑day inspection.
• Working knowledge of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, tool wear, workholding, and machining fundamentals.
• Ability to independently handle routine machining work.
• Ability to recognize when a process issue requires support from programming, engineering, quality, or a more experienced machinist.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISSI is an equal opportunity employer, along with all affiliated companies. Applicants will receive consideration for positions, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (except where sex is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.