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Machinist jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.
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$17–$38/hr
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$52k
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Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education High school diploma/GED. Minimum Experience Thirty- six (36) months machinist experience in a machine shop. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of machine shop…
$30.95 - $41.26 per hour
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Job Description Summary Working at our Indianapolis site At our Indianapolis site, we manufacture complex aerospace components that support a wide range of flight applications. As we continue our growth and transformatio…
$20 per hour
3rd shift Press Brake Operator Precision meets opportunity! Join Elwood Staffing as a Brake Press Operator and play a key role in producing quality metal components with cutting-edge equipment. Company Profile We take pr…
$90k - $150k
CNC Applications Engineer This role functions as a technical authority for high-precision CNC turning applications, supporting customer quoting, process design, and manufacturing optimization. The Applications Engineer p…
$75k - $95k
Minimum Education: Masters degree preferably in science, biology, veterinary, or related life science with 4+ years of experience with a producer of nutraceutical or pharmaceutical products. Summary of the Position: The…
Manual Machinist II Indianapolis, IN Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) We need skilled machinists now—join a team that keeps essential equipment running and values your work every day. About Separators, Inc. Separators is…
$45k - $65k
We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC machinist to join our industrial manufacturing team. As a CNC machinist, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining computer numerical control (CNC) machines to pro…
$45k - $90k
growth. Our fully air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facility continues to expand each year, and we're looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist to join our close-knit team. Position Overview We are seeking a CNC Lathe Ma…
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What machinists earn in Indianapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$38 | $56k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Indianapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.
Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.
How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?
Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.
A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?
Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.
What is your experience writing or editing G-code?
Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.
What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?
Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.
How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?
Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.
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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.
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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.
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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.
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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.
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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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