CNC MACHINIST/ON MACHINE PROGRAMMER – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Aerodyn; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus incentives

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employer-paid health plans

401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering is seeking a CNC Machinist/On Machine Programmer in Indianapolis to machine tight-tolerance aerospace hardware. The role involves reading blueprints, writing or adjusting programs at the machine, setting up tooling, and verifying parts before proceeding.

The candidate will work on complex materials like Hastelloy, Inconel, and 17-4 PH, with shifts on 1st or 2nd and a salary range of $30–$50 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years machinist experience in R&D or low-volume manufacturing.
• Aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of G & M code programming (Mastercam/NX).
• Able to read blueprints and write/adjust programs at the machine.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and job routers to hit tight tolerances on aerospace hardware.
• Write and adjust CNC programs at the machine using Mastercam and NX.
• Set up tooling and perform machine setups with various fixtures.
• Machine and deliver high-quality parts in demanding aerospace materials.
• Program feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to match specs.
• Measure finished parts with CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Maintain ERP documentation and time entry for scheduling.

Skills

Machinist experience

Aerospace experience

G&M code programming

Self-directed

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Mitsubishi MV4800-S

EDM machinery

Job description

CNC MACHINIST/ON MACHINE PROGRAMMER - NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a CNC Machinist/On Machine Programmer to machine tight-tolerance, high-complexity aerospace hardware - parts held to tolerances as tight as .0005″-.005″, in materials like Hastelloy, Inconel, and 17-4 PH. This is a hands-on role: you’ll read the blueprint, write or adjust the program at the machine, set up the tooling, and measure your own work before it moves to the next operation.

Shift Options:

1st or 2nd shift

Salary Range:

$30-$50 (+ for the right candidate)

What We Offer:

• QuarterlyBonus Incentives
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/MedTimeOff
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Active Insurance BenefitsWithin Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Read blueprints and job routers to hit tight dimensional tolerances on complex aerospace hardware.
• Write and adjust CNC programs at the machine using Mastercam andSolidworks.
• Perform machine setups with a range of tooling - soft/hard jaws, collet chucks, specialty fixtures.
• Machine and deliver high-quality parts in demanding aerospace materials (Hastelloy, Inconel, 17-4 PH, etc.).
• Program feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to match material specs and tooling guidelines.
• Measure finished parts using CMM, calipers, boregages, pins, and micrometers before handoff.
• Identify and stage tooling ahead of each setup to avoid machine downtime.
• Partner with Manufacturing on troubleshooting, time estimates, and creativefixturingsolutions.
• Keep ERP documentation and time entry current for accurate scheduling.

What Makes You a Fit:

• 3-5+ years of machinist experience in an R&D or low-volume manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortableacrossconventional and CNC machines, and familiar with welding equipment.
• Solid working knowledge of G & M code programming (Mastercam/NX).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a knack for creative problem-solving under tight tolerances.
• Self-directed, able to deliver under pressure andhitcustomer/management deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.

What You’ll Have:

• A shop full of experienced machinists and support staff who know this work inside and out.
• Real ownership over your setups - you decide the approach, the tooling, and the process.
• Complex, meaningful aerospace work, not repetitive commodity parts.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of machinist experience in an R&D manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace industry experiencestronglypreferred.
• Knowledge of G & M code programming (Mastercam/NX).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Self-directed, professional, and comfortable operating independently and within a team.
• Mitsubishi MV4800-S Advance Plus-3 with MMK Wire EDM
• Belmont SY-1210 5 Axis Fast Hole EDM Drill
• EDMMAX SD750 CNC EDM Drill
• Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 800
• Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 1400

Aerodyn is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aerodyn are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals who want to challenge themselves in an exciting and evolving company. We offer extensive training and exposure to leading technologies across multiple sites, you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your skill set.