
EDM Machinist
🔍 At a Glance
Company: Aerodyn Engineering
Location: Indianapolis, IN (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $31.00 – $40.00/hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st or 2nd (10% shift premium for 2nd shift)
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Work Authorization: Required (U.S. Person)
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💡 Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support Aerodyn’s growing demand for tight-tolerance aerospace components using advanced EDM technologies. As part of our precision manufacturing team, you'll play a crucial role in producing high-complexity R&D and low-volume parts for aerospace, energy, and defense customers.
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🔧 The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, and Fast Hole EDM machines
- Program machines using G-code, with Mastercam and NX as needed
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and job routers to meet tolerances as tight as ±0.0005”
- Machine aerospace-grade materials including Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium, and 17-4 PH
- Measure parts using calipers, bore gauges, micrometers, and portable CMMs
- Track jobs and document work in Epicor ERP system
- Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and leadership to meet quality and delivery targets
- Participate in mandatory overtime as needed, including weekends
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🛠️ Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Mitsubishi EDMs (Wire, Sinker, Fast Hole)
- Controls: Mitsubishi / Fanuc
- CAM Software: Mastercam, Siemens NX
- Inspection Tools: Portable CMM, micrometers, bore gauges, calipers
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🧱 Materials You’ll Work With
- Inconel
- Hastelloy
- 17-4 PH stainless
- Titanium
- Other aerospace-grade alloys
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✅ What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 3–5 years of experience in EDM machining (Wire, Sinker, Fast Hole)
- Proficiency in G-code programming (Mastercam or NX a plus)
- Strong understanding of setups, tooling, and fixturing
- Experience reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T
- Comfortable holding tight tolerances and inspecting parts
- Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented
Preferred:
- Aerospace or R&D environment experience
- Familiarity with Epicor ERP or similar
- Ability to work across multiple EDM machine types
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👨🔧 Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Aerodyn because:
- Clean, organized, climate-controlled shop
- Modern EDM equipment and precision tools
- Low-volume, high-complexity jobs — no mass production
- Consistent overtime opportunities
- Clear path to grow into programming or technical leadership roles
- Team culture that values innovation, expertise, and craftsmanship
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💵 Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $31.00 – $40.00/hour (based on experience)
Shift Premium: 10% for 2nd shift
Overtime: Available and encouraged
Benefits:
- 90% employer-paid medical premiums (including family plans)
- Vision, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match (vests after 90 days)
- 2–3 weeks vacation (negotiable), plus 9 paid holidays
- Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement (with 1-year commitment)
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: Flexible daytime hours
- 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (M–F) + shift premium
- Overtime: Weekdays and weekends as needed
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📩 Apply Now
Ready to bring your EDM skills to a team that values precision and innovation? Apply now through hireCNC and join Aerodyn’s elite manufacturing team in Indianapolis.
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Years of experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Salary range
- 36-40 / hour
CAM Software Experience
- Mastercam