
About us
Olson Custom Designs
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
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Precision CNC Machining for Mission-Critical Applications
Olson Custom Designs is a high-precision CNC contract manufacturer specializing in complex, close-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, and other high-reliability industries. When tolerances are tight and failure is not an option, customers turn to Olson Custom Designs.
From prototype through production, the team delivers precision milling, turning, Swiss machining, mill-turn, and EDM services using some of the most advanced CNC equipment available today.
This is not a high-volume commodity shop — Olson Custom Designs focuses on technically challenging work, modern processes, and continuous investment in people and technology.
What Makes Olson Custom Designs a Great Place to Work
- Modern, well-maintained CNC equipment rotated every 5–7 years
- Complex, interesting parts — no boring production-only work
- Strong investment in automation, pallet systems, and CAM software
- A culture built around quality, precision, and accountability
- Work that directly supports aerospace, defense, and medical industries
Machinists and programmers here work with state-of-the-art machines, advanced tooling, and processes designed to support tight tolerances, excellent surface finishes, and efficient cycle times.
CNC Milling Capabilities
- Precision CNC milling for stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, and more
- Up to 30,000 RPM spindle speeds
- 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining
- Large work envelopes up to 50” x 20” x 25”
- Horizontal pallet pool systems for lights-out efficiency
Milling Equipment Highlights
- (4) Mazak VC-500A – 5-Axis
- (1) Mazak VC-300A – 5-Axis
- (2) Mazak C-600A – 5-Axis, Dual Pallet
- (1) Haas VF-4 – 5-Axis Trunnion
- (5) Kitamura 400 Horizontals – 8-Pallet, 4-Axis
- (1) Grob G350 – 5-Axis with Pallet Pool
- Moly Cut Fast Wire EDM
CNC Turning, Swiss & Mill-Turn Capabilities
- Precision CNC turning and mill-turn operations
- Live tooling and multi-axis turning centers
- Swiss machining for small, complex parts
- Large turning capacity up to 33” swing and 30” cut length
Turning & Swiss Equipment Highlights
- (2) Tornos Swiss XT32/9 – 9 Axis
- DMG Mori NTX500 – Mill-Turn
- DMG Mori CTX Beta 450 TC
- DMG Mori CLX 550 TC
- Smart NL Series (SY, M, L) with live tooling & Y-axis
Advanced Programming & Technology
- SolidCAM for advanced toolpath generation
- Multi-axis mill-turn programming
- Optimized toolpaths for reduced cycle times
- Superior surface finishes and repeatability
- Continuous investment in CNC automation and software
Olson Custom Designs believes that elite talent deserves elite tools, which is why they continuously upgrade both equipment and software to stay ahead of the curve.
Industries Served
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Medical Devices
- High-Reliability Industrial Applications
Why Machinists & Programmers Choose Olson Custom Designs
- Challenging, high-skill machining work
- Modern CNC machines — no outdated equipment
- Strong quality systems and metrology support
- Stable workload with meaningful applications
- A shop culture built around precision and pride in workmanship
If you’re a machinist or CNC programmer who wants to work on parts that matter, this is the kind of shop where your skills are respected and utilized.
Wanted occupations
CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer
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Company benefits
Dental care
Vision care
Paid time off
Other benefits
Extended health care
