Aerospace 5‑Axis Mazak Mill‑Turn Machinist

Indianapolis, IN | Temp-to-Hire | All Shifts

Compensation: $27–$34 per hour (DOE) + shift differential

A day in your role

You start your shift at a spotless Mazak 5-axis mill/turn, reviewing travelers and prints for a titanium ring, 52 inches in diameter. You load heat-shrink tooling, touch off with a probing cycle, dial in work and tool offsets, and single-block your way through a new program using distance-to-go to validate every motion. Mid-run, you verify critical features with precision metrology, tweak feeds to quiet chatter in Inconel, and collaborate with Programming to tighten a cycle. By shift end, you’ve delivered aerospace hardware that hits spec the first time, every time—safely and on schedule.

What you will handle

• Set up and run large Mazak 5-axis mill/turn machining centers
• Produce precision aerospace parts 35"–65" in diameter in titanium, Inconel, stainless, and other alloys
• Interpret blueprints, routers, and manufacturing documentation to plan work
• Establish work coordinates, home positions, and tool offsets with indicators and probing
• Prove out new and existing CNC programs using single-block and distance-to-go verification
• Use Haimer heat-shrink tooling and Speroni tool measurement systems
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and optimize machining to maintain throughput and part quality
• Partner with Engineering/Programming on process improvements and NPI activities
• Comply with aerospace quality systems, procedures, and all safety requirements
• Keep your cell organized, clean, and audit-ready

How success is measured

• Complex setups completed right—the first time and on takt
• Tight tolerances achieved consistently across materials and diameters
• Downtime minimized through fast, sound troubleshooting
• New programs validated safely and efficiently
• Schedules met with zero-compromise quality
• Continuous improvement ideas identified and implemented
• Flawless adherence to safety and quality standards

What you bring

• 3–6+ years of CNC machining, including complex setup experience
• Fluency in reading blueprints, GD&T, routers, and manufacturing docs
• Hands-on machining of titanium, Inconel, stainless, or similarly tough materials
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause skills; able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools
• Deep understanding of machining principles and tight-tolerance manufacturing
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs

Where you’ll stand out

• Mazak controls/machinery experience
• 5-axis mill/turn background in aerospace
• Knowledge of G and M codes; experience proving out new CNC programs
• Familiarity with Haimer heat-shrink and Speroni presetting equipment
• Machining Technology certificate or related trade credential
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience

Core proficiencies

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

Equipment & software you’ll use

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CAM Software

Why PDS Tech

• Competitive, experience-based pay with shift differentials
• Temp-to-hire path with long-term career potential
• All shifts available to match your schedule
• Work with advanced 5-axis CNC technology on critical aerospace components
• Stable, team-first culture focused on precision, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to broaden your skills on industry-leading equipment

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.

Ready to elevate your craft in aerospace manufacturing? Apply today and put your precision machining expertise to work.