Manual Machinist - 2nd & 3rd Shift (Onsite, Indy)

Purple Cow Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking experienced Manual Machinists for full-time, onsite roles in Indianapolis, Indiana. These positions require hands-on experience operating manual mills and/or lathes, with a focus on old-school gauge-based setup and precision measurement.

Shifts available: 2nd and 3rd. CNC experience alone does not qualify; candidates must demonstrate strong hands-on manual machining skills and ability to read blueprints in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on machining or mechanical experience is REQUIRED.
• Previous hands-on experience as a Manual Machinist is REQUIRED.
• Strong manual mill and/or manual lathe experience is REQUIRED.
• Manual machine setup and adjustment experience is REQUIRED.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings and specifications is REQUIRED.
• Experience using precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers and bore gauges is REQUIRED.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals and tolerances are REQUIRED.
• Strong mechanical and machining problem-solving skills are REQUIRED.
• Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN is REQUIRED.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift consistently is REQUIRED.
• High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick/Oxy) and grinding/drill press experience are PREFERRED.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in mechanical/electrical fields is PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses.
• Perform turning, milling, threading, boring, drilling and grinding operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Machine and assemble components within tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Document measurements and completed work to company standards.
• Troubleshoot machining and mechanical issues.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment and shop practices.
• Work independently and with the team in a production environment.

Skills

Hands-on Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Math Skills

Problem Solving

Independent & Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Field Preferred

Tools

Grinders

Drill Presses

MIG/TIG/Sticking Welding

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Gauge-Based Setup

Job description

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking experienced Manual Machinists for full-time, onsite roles in Indianapolis, Indiana. These positions require hands-on experience operating manual mills and/or lathes, with a focus on old-school gauge-based setup and precision measurement.

Shifts available: 2nd and 3rd. CNC experience alone does not qualify; candidates must demonstrate strong hands-on manual machining skills and ability to read blueprints in a production environment.