Manual Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Manual Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift | Indianapolis, IN

Full-Time | Onsite | 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings

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.

• 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

• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Two Openings Per Shift

These openings require strong manual mill and/or manual lathe experience. CNC experience alone does not qualify. Candidates must already possess the hands-on manual machining skills necessary to operate and set up traditional manual equipment.

IMPORTANT: CNC-only candidates are not a fit for these openings. The client does not have the training capacity to transition CNC-only machinists to its manual equipment. Candidates must already possess strong hands-on manual mill and/or lathe experience.

• 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
• 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