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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.

We are looking for experienced Welders for second and third shifts. Custom fabrication including layout and fitting while applying your knowledge of welding principles, shop math, blueprint reading, GD&T.

Job Duties

• Building complex assemblies by performing the layout, fit-up, assembly and welding operations.
• Certify to multiple weld specifications as required for different materials and weld processes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, specifications and procedures to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished weldment.
• Measuring, marking and scribing dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining or fabrication operations as required by router instructions and good shop practice.
• Using precision measurement instruments.
• Operating hand tools and other shop equipment such as grinders, positioners, turn rolls.
• Perform material handling of large weldments using overhead cranes, using proper lifting techniques with high degree of attention to safety.
• May operate fork truck, with certification requirements
• Ensure proper data entry of inspection and other information into computer system.
• Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness and function of equipment and work area on a daily basis.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of trade school or vocational education or appropriate work experience in welding
• General welding knowledge, shop math, precision measuring instruments, blueprint reading and welding symbols
• Must have MIG and TIG welding experience; physical weld test will be required in selection process to meet minimum criteria for qualification.
• Material familiarity with carbon and stainless steel, nickel-based alloys and aluminum
• Robotic welding/programming 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Major Tool & Machine provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.