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Manual Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 9, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Manual Machinist – 2nd & 3rd Shift | Indianapolis, IN
Full-Time | Onsite | 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

KEY 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

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

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

IMPORTANT

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.

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
• 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

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.

Not ready to apply? If you have strong manual machining experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Manual machiningManual latheManual millBlueprint readingPrecision measurementMicrometersCalipersBore gaugesMachine setupWeldingMIG weldingTIG weldingGrindingDrill press operationMechanical troubleshootingMetal spray
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manual Machinist will set up and operate traditional equipment such as mills, lathes, and grinders to produce and repair metal components. They are responsible for interpreting technical drawings, performing precision measurements, and ensuring all work meets specified tolerances.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
15
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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