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CNC Machinist – Aerospace & Medical Manufacturing

CNC Machinist – Aerospace & Medical Manufacturing

locationIndianapolis, IN, USA
remoteNot Applicable
PublishedPublished: 2/27/2026
Full Time
2+ years of experience
$20 - $36 an hour

🔎At a Glance

Company: Olson Custom Designs
Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20.00 – $36.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift:

  • 1st Shift: Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: Mon–Thurs | 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM (Shift Premium)
  • 3rd Shift: Mon–Fri | 12:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Shift Premium)
    Overtime: As Needed
    Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ Years CNC Experience)
    Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth in aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing programs.

At Olson Custom Designs, CNC Machinists play a key role in producing mission-critical, tight-tolerance components where quality and consistency are essential. This is high-mix precision work — not repetitive production — supporting industries where precision directly impacts performance and safety.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up and operate CNC mills and machining centers
  • Load, run, and edit programs at the machine as required
  • Select tooling, set work and tool offsets, and verify fixturing
  • Run high-mix, short-run precision jobs
  • Hold tight tolerances for aerospace and medical components
  • Perform first-article and in-process inspections
  • Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain quality
  • Assist in building custom fixtures when required
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Collaborate with programmers, quality, and other machinists

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

  • Mazak 5-Axis Machining Centers (VC Series, C Series)
  • Haas VF Series Mills
  • Kitamura Horizontal Machining Centers
  • Grob 5-Axis Machines

Controls:

  • Mazatrol
  • Fanuc
  • Haas Controls

CAM Software (Exposure a Plus):

  • SolidCAM

Inspection Tools:

  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Bore gauges
  • Indicators

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium
  • Aerospace Alloys
  • Medical-Grade Materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required

  • 2+ years of CNC machining experience (or vocational training)
  • Experience setting up and operating CNC machines
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
  • Comfortable holding tolerances and inspecting parts
  • Strong understanding of tooling and offsets
  • Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented

Preferred (Not Required)

  • CNC trade school certification
  • Experience editing programs at the machine
  • SolidCAM exposure
  • Experience in aerospace or medical manufacturing

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Olson Custom Designs because:

  • Modern, well-maintained equipment
  • Clean and organized shop environment
  • High-skill aerospace and medical work
  • Multiple shift options with premiums
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Opportunity to grow into setup or programming roles

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $20.00 – $36.00 per hour (DOE)
Shift Premium: Available for 2nd & 3rd shift

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Program

Schedule Options:

  • 1st Shift: Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: Mon–Thurs | 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM
  • 3rd Shift: Mon–Fri | 12:00 AM – 7:30 AM

Overtime available as needed.

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Apply

Interested CNC Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

Apply today to join a precision-focused team producing aerospace and medical components in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Years of experience

  • 2+ years of experience

Salary range

  • $20 - $36 an hour

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Swiss

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