Manual Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting•Indianapolis, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking experienced Manual Machinists for full-time, onsite opportunities in Indianapolis, Indiana. These positions are specifically for skilled manual machinists with strong hands-on experience operating manual mills and/or lathes. This is not a CNC-focused opportunity. The Manual Machinist will operate a variety of traditional machining equipment to produce, repair, and finish metal components according to blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, and specified tolerances. The ideal candidate is comfortable independently setting up and operating manual equipment, performing precision measurements, and completing machining operations in a production or shop environment.

Requirements

Minimum 3 Years of Related Hands-On Machining or Mechanical Experience REQUIRED
Previous Hands-On Experience Working as a Manual Machinist REQUIRED
Strong Manual Mill and/or Manual Lathe Experience REQUIRED
Manual Machine Setup and Adjustment Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Technical Drawings, and Specifications REQUIRED
Experience Using Precision Measuring Tools Including Micrometers, Calipers, Bore Gauges, and Gauges REQUIRED
Basic Math Skills Including Fractions, Decimals, Tolerances, and Measurements REQUIRED
Strong Mechanical and Machining Problem-Solving Skills REQUIRED
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively in a Shop Environment REQUIRED
Effective Verbal, Written, and Interpersonal Communication Skills REQUIRED
Ability to Work Onsite in Indianapolis, IN REQUIRED
Ability to Consistently Work Either 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift REQUIRED
High School Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Experience Operating Grinders and Drill Presses Preferred
Experience with Turning, Milling, Threading, Boring, Drilling, Grinding, and Dynamic Balancing Preferred
Welding Experience Including MIG, TIG, Stick, and/or Oxy-Acetylene Preferred
Metal Spray Experience Preferred
Traditional “Old School” Gauge-Based Machine Setup Experience Preferred
Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in a Mechanical/Electrical Field Preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses
Perform turning, milling, threading, boring, drilling, and grinding operations
Perform dynamic balancing as required
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
Machine and assemble components according to required dimensions and tolerances
Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other gauges
Verify dimensions and tolerances throughout the machining process
Make machine setup adjustments using traditional gauge-based methods
Operate welding equipment as required, including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Oxy-Acetylene
Perform metal spray processes as needed
Document measurements, calculations, and completed work according to company standards
Troubleshoot machining and mechanical issues in both standard and non-standard situations
Maintain safe equipment-operation and shop practices
Work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members