Checkered Past Machine

At a glance

Company: Checkered Past Machine
Location: Brownsburg, IN 46112
Pay: $27–$42 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5+ years
Machines: CNC lathes; CNC mills as needed
Controls: Haas, Mazak or Fanuc experience preferred
CAM Software: Fusion 360, Mastercam or similar experience preferred

Why join Checkered Past Machine?

Checkered Past Machine is an AS9100/ISO-certified precision manufacturing shop in Brownsburg, Indiana, supporting demanding aerospace, defense, motorsports, automotive, medical-device and other industrial work. This role is for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who takes pride in repeatable setups, close-tolerance parts and high-quality work.

You’ll work alongside experienced machinists in a clean, climate-controlled facility where craftsmanship and continuous improvement matter. The team shares knowledge, values dependable work and offers a path to grow into greater technical and leadership responsibility.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce close-tolerance precision components
• Operate CNC mills as needed
• Read blueprints, technical drawings and work instructions
• Make offsets and minor program edits
• Select tooling and optimize setups for repeatable production
• Assist with fixturing and workholding solutions
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Maintain quality documentation and follow AS9100 procedures

️ Machines, controls & software

• Machines: CNC lathes, with CNC mill work as needed
• Controls: Haas, Mazak or Fanuc experience is preferred
• CAM: Fusion 360, Mastercam or similar experience is preferred

⭐ Shop highlights

• AS9100/ISO-certified quality system
• Modern, well-maintained CNC equipment
• Clean, organized, climate-controlled shop
• Supportive, team-first environment
• Learn alongside experienced machinists
• Advancement potential into lead responsibilities
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement

✅ What we're looking for

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience with a strong lathe emphasis
• Proven CNC lathe setup and operation experience
• Ability to read blueprints and hold tight tolerances
• Strong knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining fundamentals
• Dependable, detail-oriented approach to quality

Preferred:

• CNC mill setup and operation experience
• G-code editing
• CAM experience with Fusion 360, Mastercam or similar software
• GD&T knowledge
• Haas, Mazak or Fanuc control experience
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• Trade-school, apprenticeship or equivalent training

Why you'll like working here

This is an opportunity to build a long-term machining career in a shop that values craftsmanship and invests in people. As you grow your skills and demonstrate initiative, there is room to take on lead responsibilities, help guide projects and mentor others.

Pay, benefits & schedule

• Pay: $27–$42 per hour, based on experience
• Job type: Full Time, in person
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Climate-controlled facility

About Checkered Past Machine

Checkered Past Machine is an Indiana precision manufacturing and engineering company serving customers that require dependable, technically demanding work. Its capabilities include CNC machining, automation, engineering, fabrication and welding, finishing, inspection and metrology, plus NC and PLC programming. The company supports industries including aerospace, defense, motorsports, automotive, agriculture, food processing and medical devices.

The Brownsburg operation combines machining expertise with automation and engineering resources, supporting work from design and development through manufacturing and inspection. Its AS9100/ISO-certified quality system and investment in equipment and people reflect a focus on repeatable quality and continuous improvement.

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