CNC Set-Up Machinist

Aerodyn Engineering, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Bonus

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental/vision

401k match

Overtime pay

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering, located in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a CNC Machinist/On Machine Programmer to machine tight-tolerance aerospace hardware.

You will read blueprints, write or adjust programs at the machine using Mastercam and SolidWorks, set up tooling, and verify parts with CMM and calipers before handoff. This full-time role requires 1st or 2nd shift and offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of machinist experience in R&D or low-volume manufacturing.
• Aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of G&M code programming (Mastercam/NX).

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and job routers to hit tight dimensional tolerances on complex aerospace hardware.
• Write and adjust CNC programs at the machine using Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• 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, bore gauges, 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 creative fixturing solutions.
• Keep ERP documentation and time entry current for accurate scheduling.

Skills

G&M code programming

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving under tight tolerances

Self-directed

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Indianapolis, IN|1st or 2nd Shift|Full-Time

AERODYN ENGINEERING

CNC Machinist/On Machine Programmer

Indianapolis, IN|1st or 2nd Shift|Full-Time

About the Role

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.

For more information on Aerodyn Engineering, please visit www.aerodyn-global.com

Benefits

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Company Paid Health Insurance
• Employee Monthly Bonus
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Dental/Vision/Accident Insurance Available
• 401k with Company Match
• Double Overtime Pay

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 and Solidworks.
• 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, bore gages, 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 creative fixturing solutions.
• 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.
• Comfortable across conventional 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 and hit customer/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 experience strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Minimum travel required.