CNC Programmer / Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift
Major Tool & Machine
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Job summary
Major Tool & Machine in Indianapolis seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to program, set up, and machine complex precision components on large CNC equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T to ensure first‑article accuracy.
You will select tooling, fixtures and workholding, adjust feeds and speeds, perform probing, and collaborate with engineers and machinists on high‑value projects in a zero‑premium health‑insurance facility offering relocation support and quarterly bonuses.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of CNC machining experience
- Trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent machining education
- Blueprint reading
- GD&T interpretation
- CNC setup experience
- Strong understanding of shop math
- Experience using precision measuring equipment
- Part and tool probing experience
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Positive attitude and dependable attendance
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and machine complex precision components on large CNC equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
- Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for custom machining applications
- Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and machining strategies to optimize production
- Perform part and tool probing during setup
- Verify first‑piece inspections and maintain dimensional accuracy throughout production
- Troubleshoot machining issues and make program or offset adjustments as needed
- Inspect completed work using precision measuring equipment
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and fellow machinists to produce complex parts safely and efficiently
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
- Company: Major Tool & Machine
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Pay: $24.00–$40.00/hr DOE
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shift
- Experience: 3–5+ Years CNC Machining Experience
- Machines: Large CNC Mills, VTLs, Horizontal Boring Mills, 5-Axis, Mill-Turn
- Controls: Siemens 840D, Fanuc, Mazatrol
- Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
If you're looking for more than production machining, Major Tool & Machine offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most technically challenging CNC projects in North America.
Founded in 1946, MTM has grown into one of the country's premier large-scale contract manufacturers serving the space, defense, nuclear, energy, and commercial industries. Their 600,000+ square‑foot Indianapolis facility is home to more than 40 advanced CNC machine tools capable of machining components up to 90 feet long.
This role is ideal for an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist who enjoys solving problems, setting up complex jobs, and working with large, high‑value components. You'll work alongside skilled machinists, engineers, and programmers using industry‑leading equipment from builders like Cincinnati Milacron, Dorries Scharmann Schiess (DSI), Berthiez, Mazak, DMG Mori, Giddings & Lewis, Gruppo Parpas, and JOBS.
With market‑leading pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, outstanding benefits, optional 4/10 schedules, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, MTM offers long‑term career growth in a stable, technology‑driven manufacturing environment.
- Program, set up, and machine complex precision components on large CNC equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
- Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for custom machining applications
- Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and machining strategies to optimize production
- Perform part and tool probing during setup
- Verify first‑piece inspections and maintain dimensional accuracy throughout production
- Troubleshoot machining issues and make program or offset adjustments as needed
- Inspect completed work using precision measuring equipment
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and fellow machinists to produce complex parts safely and efficiently
- DSI Gantry Mill/Turn Systems
- Cincinnati Milacron Bridge & Rail Mills
- Giddings & Lewis Horizontal Boring Mills
- Berthiez Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
- Mazak Integrex Mill‑Turn
- Mitsubishi Horizontal Mills
- Gruppo Parpas 5‑Axis Gantry Mills
- JOBS High‑Speed 5‑Axis Gantry Mills
- Siemens 840D
- Fanuc
- Mazatrol
- Precision measuring instruments
- Part & tool probing systems
- First article inspection processes
- Relocation assistance available
- Large‑scale aerospace & defense machining
- Space, nuclear & energy projects
- 600,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility
- Modern multi‑axis CNC equipment
- High‑speed machining up to 27,000 RPM
- Quarterly bonus potential
- Optional 4×10 work schedule
- Excellent advancement opportunities
- Stable long‑term workload
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- High‑strength alloys
- Aerospace‑grade materials
- 3–5+ years of CNC machining experience
- Trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent machining education
- Blueprint reading
- GD&T interpretation
- CNC setup experience
- Strong understanding of shop math
- Experience using precision measuring equipment
- Part and tool probing experience
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Positive attitude and dependable attendance
- Siemens 840D experience
- High‑speed machining experience (16,000–27,000 RPM)
- Experience machining large precision components
- CNC programming experience
- Experience with complex setups and custom machining
- Work on some of the largest CNC machines in North America
- Challenging one‑of‑a‑kind machining projects
- Stable company with nearly 80 years of manufacturing history
- Modern equipment and continual investment in technology
- Competitive hourly pay and bonus opportunities
- Zero‑premium employee health insurance option
- Immediate PTO eligibility
- 401(k) with company match
- Onsite medical clinic and fitness center
- Tuition assistance and long‑term career growth
$24.00–$40.00 per hour DOE
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Zero‑premium base health plan
- Onsite medical clinic
- Mental health services
- HSA & FSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- Immediate PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite fitness center
- Wellness programs
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Short & Long‑Term Disability
- Quarterly bonus potential
2nd & 3rd Shift
Optional 4×10 work schedules may be available depending on department.
Major Tool & Machine has been manufacturing complex precision components since 1946 and has become one of North America's leading large‑scale contract manufacturers. Serving customers in the space, defense, energy, nuclear, and commercial sectors, MTM combines experienced machinists, advanced engineering, and some of the industry's most impressive CNC equipment to produce mission‑critical components.
Today, the company operates more than 40 advanced CNC machines—including massive 5‑axis gantry mills, vertical turning lathes, horizontal boring mills, and mill‑turn systems—inside its 600,000+ square‑foot Indianapolis facility. As part of the Precinmac family of manufacturing companies, MTM continues to invest in technology, employee development, and long‑term career opportunities while maintaining a culture built on craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ready to take your CNC programming and machining career to the next level?
Join Major Tool & Machine and help manufacture some of the largest and most complex precision components in North America.
Apply today through hireCNC.
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