Olson Custom Designs

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Olson Custom Designs
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Shop Type: Precision Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Medical Devices, High-Reliability Industrial
Typical Work: High-mix precision components (Prototype → Production)
Machining Capabilities: 3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis Milling | Swiss Machining | Mill-Turn | CNC Turning | Wire EDM
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aerospace Alloys, Plastics
Certifications: AS9100 | ISO 13485
Shift Environment: Multi-shift operation with modern, climate-controlled facility

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About Olson Custom Designs

Olson Custom Designs is a high-precision CNC contract manufacturer located in Indianapolis, Indiana, supporting customers across aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-reliability industries.

The shop focuses on tight-tolerance, complex geometries and technically challenging work rather than commodity production. From prototype through repeat production, Olson Custom Designs combines skilled machinists, advanced multi-axis equipment, and disciplined quality systems to deliver consistent, repeatable results.

This is a shop built around precision, accountability, and long-term technical capability — not short-term production volume.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists and programmers at Olson Custom Designs work on:

Part Types:
Complex aerospace brackets, medical device components, precision industrial parts, and high-reliability assemblies.

Production Style:
High-mix work with repeat programs and ongoing production contracts.

Typical Tolerances:
Tight-tolerance machining appropriate for aerospace and medical applications.

Programming & Setup:
Dedicated programming support using advanced CAM software, with strong setup and prove-out processes on the floor.

Materials Machined:
Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, aerospace alloys, and select plastics.

This is hands-on precision manufacturing where technical skill is valued and utilized daily.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• Horizontal Machining with Pallet Systems
• CNC Turning & Mill-Turn
• Swiss-Type CNC Machining
• Wire EDM
• Prototype & Production Manufacturing
• Build-to-Print Precision Components

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Grob G350 – 5-Axis with Pallet Pool
• Mazak C-600A – 5-Axis Dual Pallet
• Mazak VC-500A & VC-300A – 5-Axis

CNC Mills

• Haas VF-4 – 5-Axis Trunnion
• Haas VF-2YT
• Kitamura 400 Horizontal – 8-Pallet, 4-Axis
• Kitamura 250 Horizontal – 2-Pallet, 4-Axis

CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn / Swiss

• 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) – Live Tooling & Y-Axis

EDM

• Moly Cut Fast Wire EDM

Transparency in equipment matters — Olson Custom Designs invests in modern machines and rotates equipment regularly to maintain cutting-edge capability.

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Software & Programming

CAM Software: SolidCAM (Advanced Multi-Axis Programming)
Programming Focus: Optimized toolpaths for reduced cycle times and improved surface finish
Inspection Systems: Full metrology support for aerospace and medical requirements

The shop continuously invests in both equipment and software to support advanced machining and efficient production.

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Olson Custom Designs maintains strict quality standards supported by:

Certifications:

• AS9100
• ISO 13485

Quality Processes:

• First-Article Inspection
• In-Process Inspection
• Documented Setup & Process Controls
• Traceability for regulated industries

Machinists work in a structured, process-driven environment with clear standards and expectations.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Olson Custom Designs

Machinists and programmers value:

• A clean, organized, climate-controlled facility
• Modern multi-axis and Swiss equipment
• Complex aerospace and medical work
• Strong quality systems and metrology support
• Stable workflows and realistic production schedules
• Competitive pay and full benefits
• Opportunities to grow into advanced machining and programming roles

This is not a revolving-door production shop. It’s a precision-driven manufacturing environment built for long-term careers.

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Open CNC Machining Jobs

Olson Custom Designs is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machinists (3, 4 & 5-Axis)
• 5-Axis CNC Programmers
• Swiss CNC Setup Technicians

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Olson Custom Designs on hireCNC.