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How much do weekend programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend programmer in Fishers, IN is $37.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.09 and $48.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend programmer?

Weekend programmers are individuals who primarily write, develop, or maintain software during weekends rather than as a full-time weekday job. They might do this to pursue personal projects, contribute to open-source software, or supplement their income with freelance work. Weekend programmers can be professionals seeking extra experience, students learning new skills, or hobbyists enjoying coding in their spare time. This flexible schedule allows them to balance programming with other commitments or interests.

What are some typical challenges faced by weekend programmers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekend Programmers often face challenges such as balancing tight deadlines with limited work hours, staying aligned with weekday teams, and managing communication gaps. To overcome these, it's important to maintain clear documentation, proactively communicate updates, and leverage collaboration tools to stay in sync with full-time colleagues. Setting clear priorities and expectations with your manager can also help ensure your contributions have maximum impact within the available time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Programmer, you need strong programming skills in languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java, and a solid understanding of software development principles. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), code editors, and possibly cloud platforms or collaborative tools is common. Effective time management, self-motivation, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for balancing part-time coding with other commitments. These skills enable consistent productivity, quality code delivery, and successful collaboration on weekend or short-term software projects.

What are weekend jobs for a programmer?

As a weekend programmer, you work part-time on Saturday-Sunday to complete computer programming responsibilities. Your duties may require you to develop software programs, code program designs into a language a computer understands, test systems to ensure they are working correctly, and install computer updates. You may communicate with software developers as well as the client to ensure efficient translation and development of the program. Some programs may be developed in a couple of days, while other jobs may require multiple weekends to complete. The programs you create may be used for phone applications, operating systems, or websites. A weekend programmer may work for a company or provide freelance services.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Programmer job openings in Fishers, IN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,972 per year, or $37 per hour.

Machinist - Weekend Shift

Precinmac

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$24 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

This role is a Weekend Day Shift designed to support increased production while offering employees a consistent, predictable schedule. This shift consists of three 12‑hour shifts each week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Employees assigned to this shift will receive 40 hours of pay, consisting of:

  • 36 hours of actual worked time, and
  • 4 hours of weekend‑shift bonus pay (non‑worked hours)
Position Title: Machinist

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market leading pay, benefits, optional 4/10 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential and a culture focused on employee engagement.

Our work is essential to the world as we provide CNC machining, manual and robotic welding, engineering, program management, inspection, assembly and cleanroom services on a large scale projects to our customers in the Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, and Commercial Industries.

Whether you are looking for a place to put your current strong skills to work in a more challenging, purpose filled environment, or you ultimately want long term professional growth and advancement opportunities, this could be the place for you.

Custom machining including setup and run, while applying your knowledge of machining principles, shop math, blueprint reading, GD&T.

Job Duties

  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Properly select, align and secure work holding. Must be able to improvise setups using common tooling such as risers, angle plates etc.
  • Monitor and/or develop speed, feed, depth or angle of cut during machining operations.
  • Must observe machine operation to predict or detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining conditions and adjust machine controls /control media as required.
  • Verify that all machined details meet print and router specifications, using precision measuring instruments and recording data results. Responsible to ensure first piece inspection is completed for multiple piece runs.
  • Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area on a daily basis.

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of trade school, vocational education or apprenticeship
  • A minimum of three to five years of CNC machining experience
  • General machining knowledge, shop math, precision measuring instruments, blueprint reading and GD&T
  • Part and tool probing
  • Experience with high speed machining preferred (16 – 27k RPM)
  • Some openings may require specialized experience with particular machining processes or equipment
  • Experience with Siemens 840D Control software a plus

Candidates should:

  • Present a positive attitude
  • Be able to work well with meeting deadlines
  • Have a good work ethic and attendance
  • Have the ability to communicate well with peers, engineers and leadership

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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