CNC Mill/Turn Setup & Prove‑Out Specialist — Aerospace

Location: Indianapolis, IN | Employment: Temp-to-Hire | Shifts: All available

Pay: $27–$34/hour DOE + shift differential

What you will do

• Own complex setups on large Mazak 5-axis mill/turn centers
• Cut aerospace parts from 35" up to 65" in diameter in titanium, Inconel, stainless, and more
• Translate blueprints/routers into efficient machining plans
• Set work coordinates, tool offsets, and home positions with indicators and probing
• Safely prove out new and existing programs using single-block and distance-to-go
• Deploy Haimer heat-shrink tooling and Speroni measurement systems
• Troubleshoot issues, make intelligent adjustments, and keep production moving
• Collaborate with Engineering and Programming on NPI and process optimization
• Follow aerospace quality and safety procedures without exception
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

What makes you a fit

• 3–6+ years in CNC machining with complex setup experience
• Comfort reading/understanding blueprints, GD&T, routers, and work instructions
• Hands-on experience machining high-temp alloys (titanium, Inconel, stainless)
• Problem-solver who works independently and communicates clearly
• Proficient with precision inspection tools and methods
• Solid grasp of machining fundamentals and tight-tolerance work
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Able to lift 25+ lbs

Bonus points

• Mazak control and equipment background
• 5-axis mill/turn experience in aerospace
• G/M code familiarity and program prove-out experience
• Haimer heat-shrink and Speroni presetting exposure
• Machining Technology certificate (or related)
• Lean/CI experience

How we define success

• Accurate, efficient setups on complex work
• Parts meet tight tolerances consistently
• Minimal machine downtime via effective troubleshooting
• Programs validated safely before release to production
• On-time delivery with rigorous quality
• Continuous improvement ideas implemented
• Safety and quality practices followed 100%

Tools, tech, and processes

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) and CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak) and CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CAM software
• Precision metrology and advanced gauge measurement

Your core strengths

• CNC Tooling; CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Troubleshooting; CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair and Installation
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Why join PDS Tech

• Competitive pay based on experience + shift differentials
• Temp-to-hire with long-term growth potential
• All shifts available to fit your life
• Operate advanced 5-axis CNC equipment on mission-critical aerospace components
• Team-oriented, stable environment focused on precision and innovation
• Expand your skill set on industry-leading machinery

Regulatory notice

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Sound like your next move? Apply now and help keep the aerospace industry moving.