Major Tool & Machine

At a Glance

Company Name: Major Tool & Machine
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Shop Type: Large-Scale Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, Commercial
Typical Work: Complex, long-term programs & high-value components
Machining Capabilities: 5-Axis, Mill-Turn, Large-Format Milling & Turning
Materials: Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Exotic Alloys
Certifications: ISO-driven quality systems (Aerospace & Defense compliant)
Shift Environment: Multiple shifts available (including 2nd & 3rd)

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About Major Tool & Machine

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) is a large-scale precision CNC machining and manufacturing company located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1946, MTM supports some of the most demanding programs in the space, defense, energy, nuclear, and commercial sectors.

This is not a small job shop. MTM specializes in very large, very complex, high-consequence parts—the kind of work where precision, process discipline, and machine capability matter. With over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 40+ advanced CNC machines, and hundreds of skilled machinists and engineers, MTM handles work that few shops in North America can support.

MTM is part of the Precinmac group of advanced manufacturing companies, operating with a strong emphasis on long-term stability, employee development, and operational excellence.

🧠 This shop is built for machinists who want challenging work, serious machines, and real career longevity.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Major Tool & Machine work on:

• Part Types: Large structural components, complex multi-axis parts, heavy industrial and aerospace assemblies
• Production Style: Long-term programs, repeat work, and high-value one-off components
• Typical Tolerances: Tight tolerances on large, complex parts
• Programming & Setup: Setup-heavy machining with advanced probing and process control
• Materials Machined: Steel, stainless, aluminum, and specialized alloys
• Controls: Siemens 840D, Fanuc, Mazatrol

This is thinking-machinist work — not button-pushing production.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Turning & Vertical Turning (VTL)
• Mill-Turn Machining
• High-Speed Machining (up to 27,000 RPM)
• Large-Format Gantry & Rail Milling
• Flexible Manufacturing Cells (FMC)
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Robotic Welding & Material Processing

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis / Large-Format Machines

• Dorries Scharmann Schiess (DSI) Gantry Mill/Turn Systems
• Gruppo Parpas 5-Axis Gantry Mills
• JOBS Linx High-Speed 5-Axis Gantry Mills

CNC Mills

• Cincinnati Milacron Bridge & Rail Mills
• FIVES Cincinnati U5 Series
• Giddings & Lewis Horizontal Boring Mills
• Mitsubishi Horizontal Mills

CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn

• Berthiez Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
• Froriep Spheromill 5-Axis
• Mazak Integrex Mill-Turn Systems

Flexible Manufacturing Cells

• Integrated pallet systems, automated load/unload, in-cell CMM inspection

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Software & Programming

• Controls: Siemens 840D, Fanuc, Mazatrol
• Advanced Probing: Tool & part probing across platforms
• Automation: Pallet systems, FMC cell controllers, smart tooling

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Major Tool & Machine maintains strict, process-driven quality standards supported by:

• Aerospace & defense-grade quality systems
• In-process inspection & first-article verification
• Integrated CMM inspection within manufacturing cells
• Disciplined documentation and repeatable processes

Machinists operate in a clean, organized, and well-controlled environment where expectations are clear and quality matters.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Major Tool & Machine

Machinists here value:

• Massive, modern CNC equipment you won’t find in most shops
• Challenging, meaningful work tied to real-world applications
• Stable workflows and long-term programs
• Market-leading pay and strong benefits
• Optional 4×10 schedules and multiple shifts
• Onsite medical clinic, fitness center, and wellness programs
• Clear paths for advancement and skill growth
• A company that invests in people — not revolving-door hiring

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Major Tool & Machine is currently hiring for multiple CNC Machinist roles across shifts.

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Major Tool & Machine