Precision Gear & Heavy-Parts Technician

HMC Gears; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and vision insurance

Company-paid dental insurance

Company-paid life and disability保险

Job summary

Highway Machine Co. in Princeton, Indiana seeks a dependable Manufacturing Technician to join our gear and component production team. This role focuses on P&H operations and supports finishing, material handling, and preparation of large, custom parts.

You will work with experienced colleagues in a custom job shop environment where attention to quality, safety, and detail is essential. Candidates should be hands-on, safety-conscious, and able to follow work orders and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work safely around large equipment and components.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable work ethic and willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform P&H operations including part finishing, preparation, and other production support activities
• Perform finishing processes such as deburring, sandblasting, shot peening, and painting
• Load, unload, and move large components and materials using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Prepare and package completed parts for shipment
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and engineering specifications
• Maintain material flow between departments and production areas
• Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance or equipment issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to support production
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned based on business needs

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Read and follow work orders

Attention to detail

Independent and team player

Safety-conscious

Learn new processes

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Highway Machine Co. in Princeton, Indiana seeks a dependable Manufacturing Technician to join our gear and component production team. This role focuses on P&H operations and supports finishing, material handling, and preparation of large, custom parts.

You will work with experienced colleagues in a custom job shop environment where attention to quality, safety, and detail is essential. Candidates should be hands-on, safety-conscious, and able to follow work orders and blueprints.