CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Aerodyn Engineering

Indianapolis, IN (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift (approx. Overtime: Experience Level: 3-5 years

Why This Role Exists Aerodyn is growing and adding new capabilities to meet increasing demand for tight-tolerance aerospace and defense components . This CNC Manufacturing Programmer role supports R&D-driven, low-volume jobs by developing creative machining strategies, collaborating with engineering, and optimizing performance on the shop floor.

This is not a production role — you’ll work on complex, one-off parts that demand true programming and tooling expertise.

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Program CNC mills, lathes, and grinders using Mastercam (NX experience is a plus)

Create toolpaths and setups for complex aerospace and defense components

Select tooling, design fixturing, and support documentation for machinists

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and machinists to ensure part quality and delivery

Support quoting and estimating by helping define machining strategies and cycle times

Occasionally assist on the shop floor to prove out or troubleshoot new programs

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Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with:

CAM Software: Mastercam (primary), NX (preferred for some customers)

Materials: Inspection Tools: CMM, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators

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3-5 years of CNC programming experience (mills or lathes)

Experience programming for tight tolerances down to ±0.0001"

Familiarity with aerospace materials like Titanium, Inconel , and hardened steels

NX programming experience (even basic)

Background in aerospace, defense, or R&D machining

Exposure to quoting/estimating, lean manufacturing, or tooling R&D

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Projects are high-complexity, short-run , and intellectually engaging

You work alongside engineers and high-level machinists, not in isolation

90% employer-paid medical insurance (75% for dependents)

Vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance

2-3 weeks vacation (negotiable), 9 paid holidays, paid sick time

Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 for qualified candidates

Some flex available depending on workload

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Apply Now Want to take your CNC programming career to the next level in a high-impact, high-autonomy role? Apply today and join Aerodyn’s elite team supporting aerospace innovation in Indianapolis, IN.