Midwest Aircraft Machine and Tool Company

🔍At a Glance

Company Name: Midwest Aircraft Machine & Tool Company
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Shop Type: Precision CNC Machine Shop & Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Construction, Communications, Forestry & Agriculture, Manufacturing, Repair Services
Typical Work: Prototype, Short-Run, and Production Manufacturing
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, 5-Axis Machining, Wire EDM, Jig Grinding, Jig Boring, Welding & Fabrication, Toolmaking
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steels, Titanium, Aerospace Alloys
Certifications: AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, AWS Certified Welding
Shift Environment: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday | 4:00 AM–2:30 PM | Overtime Available on Fridays

About Midwest Aircraft Machine & Tool Company

Midwest Aircraft Machine & Tool Company is a precision machining and manufacturing company located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving customers throughout the aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.

For more than 25 years, Midwest Aircraft has built a reputation for producing high-quality machined components, tooling assemblies, prototypes, repairs, and production parts that meet demanding specifications and tight deadlines. The company supports everyone from major aerospace organizations and government contractors to local manufacturers and repair facilities.

What separates Midwest Aircraft from many machine shops is its broad range of in-house capabilities. From CNC machining and Wire EDM to custom toolmaking, welding, fabrication, and inspection, the team delivers complete manufacturing solutions while maintaining the quality standards required by highly regulated industries.

The result is a stable, technically challenging environment where skilled machinists can work on a wide variety of projects while continuing to develop their craft.

The Work You'll Be Doing

Machinists at Midwest Aircraft work on a diverse range of precision components and tooling projects across multiple industries.

Part Types

• Aerospace components
• Tooling assemblies
• Prototype parts
• Production machined components
• Repair and replacement parts
• Welded and fabricated assemblies

Production Style

• High-mix manufacturing
• Prototype development
• Short-run machining
• Production machining
• Custom tooling and repair work

Programming & Setup

Depending on the role, machinists may be involved in:

• CNC setup and operation
• Editing and optimizing programs
• Tool selection and workholding
• Blueprint interpretation
• First-piece and in-process inspection
• Process improvement and troubleshooting

Materials Machined

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steels
• Titanium
• Aerospace-grade materials

Machining Capabilities

Midwest Aircraft offers a wide range of manufacturing services, including:

• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• 5-Axis Machining
• Wire EDM
• Precision Jig Grinding
• Precision Jig Boring
• Custom Toolmaking
• Prototype Manufacturing
• Production Machining
• Welding & Fabrication
• Tube Bending
• Sheet Metal Bending
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Repair & Reverse Engineering Support

CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis & Advanced Equipment

• Doosan DNM 5-Axis Machining Center
• Agie Charmilles GF Wire EDM
• Femco BMC-110R2 Horizontal Boring Mill

CNC Mills

• Haas VF-5
• Haas VF-2YT
• Haas Mini Mills
• TRAK RX7
• TRAK RX5
• TRAK K3 Mills

CNC Lathes

• Doosan Puma 300LC
• Doosan Lynx Turning Center
• Doosan 240
• Okuma Crown L1060
• Okuma Captain L370

Manual & Support Equipment

• Monarch Engine Lathe
• Fosdick Jig Bore
• Moore Jig Grinders
• Surface Grinders
• Welding Equipment
• Rotary Tables & Specialty Workholding

Software & Programming

CAM Software

• Mastercam
• FeatureCAM
• Fusion

CAD Software

• AutoCAD

Inspection Systems

• Zeiss Contura CMM
• Faro Gage
• Optical Comparator
• Hardness Testing Equipment

Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Quality is a core part of Midwest Aircraft's operation.

The company maintains a dual-certified quality system that supports aerospace and industrial manufacturing requirements.

Certifications

• AS9100 Rev D
• ISO 9001:2015
• AWS Certified Welding

Inspection Equipment

• Zeiss Contura CMM
• Faro Gage
• Optical Comparator
• Surface Plates
• Hardness Testing Equipment

Quality Processes

• 100% Inspection Standards
• Blueprint Verification
• In-Process Inspection
• Final Inspection
• Customer-Specific Quality Requirements

Whether producing a prototype component or a production run, Midwest Aircraft follows disciplined manufacturing processes designed to ensure every part meets customer specifications.

Why Machinists Choose to Work at Midwest Aircraft

Machinists who enjoy variety, precision work, and aerospace manufacturing will find plenty of opportunities at Midwest Aircraft.

Team members appreciate:

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience
• A wide variety of CNC and manual equipment
• AS9100-certified quality environment
• Diverse prototype, short-run, and production work
• Modern inspection technology
• Opportunities to expand machining and setup skills
• Stable, established company with more than 25 years of success
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and company-paid life insurance
• Four-day workweek on 1st shift (Monday–Thursday)
• Optional overtime opportunities on Fridays
• Three-day weekends most weeks

Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Midwest Aircraft Machine & Tool Company is currently hiring for:

• CNC Mill Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing
• CNC Lathe Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing

👉 View current Midwest Aircraft Machine & Tool Company jobs on hireCNC.