Machine Shop, Hourly

Honeywell Aerospace; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in South Bend, IN, seeks a Machine Shop Hourly team member to operate and maintain machining equipment, ensuring quality parts meet specifications and production schedules. This on-site role reports to Quality Engineering and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in a manufacturing machine shop, can read drawings, and follow stringent safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machining processes and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures rigorously.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machining equipment to produce parts according to specifications.
• Follow safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support production schedules by efficiently completing assigned machining tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve machining issues and improve processes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machining equipment operation

Job description

Job Description

As a Machine Shop Hourly team member here at Honeywell, you will contribute to the efficient and safe operation of machining processes, ensuring quality standards are met while supporting production schedules.

Job Description

As a Machine Shop Hourly team member here at Honeywell, you will contribute to the efficient and safe operation of machining processes, ensuring quality standards are met while supporting production schedules.

You will report directly to our Quality Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our South Bend, IN location on an On-site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the manufacturing operations by performing machining tasks that support production goals and customer requirements, helping to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machining equipment to produce parts according to specifications.
• Follow safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support production schedules by efficiently completing assigned machining tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve machining issues and improve processes.

Responsibilities

YOU MUST HAVE

• Experience operating machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machining processes and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures rigorously.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

WE VALUE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new machining technologies and processes.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: August 07, 2026

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

About Honeywell

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world’s aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here