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F.A. Wilhelm Construction
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Machinist

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Machinist. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain all machine shop equipment including CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual band saws, bench grinders, and hand tools
  • Program and run CNC and semi-CNC equipment using CAM software; primary platform is Autodesk Inventor CAM with output to Hurco WinMax controllers
  • Operate ProtoTRAX-programmed Trax lathes and the Friar mill with Siemens 828-HS control software
  • Machine a variety of materials including aluminum, engineering plastics (Delrin, PEEK, etc.), and stainless steel to tolerances specified on print, including close-tolerance work to 0.001" or tighter when required
  • Navigate and manipulate Autodesk Inventor 3D models to extract geometry and support CAM programming workflows; pull models directly from Autodesk Vault
  • Provide fabrication, assembly, and debug/testing support across a variety of custom equipment projects
  • Support drawing review and 3D model review activities; potential for formal drawing review involvement as a growth opportunity
  • Strict adherence to all safety regulations, requirements, practices, and training

Key Attributes

  • Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
  • Collaborator
  • Integrity
  • Organized and systematic
  • Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to Excellence

What It Takes

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational / technical training in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of machinist experience; relevant apprenticeship or trade program experience considered
  • Day-one proficiency in Autodesk Inventor CAM; ability to independently set up toolpaths, select feeds and speeds, and generate CNC programs without ramp-up time

F.A. Wilhelm Offers a Unique Opportunity For The Right Person To Experience a Variety Of Work. Working At F.A Wilhelm, You Can Expect

  • A competitive compensation package.
  • A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
  • Discretionary yearly bonus program.
  • A generous PTO bank.

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