Vote for us! We're participating in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Coolest thing made in Indiana contest.

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Our entry is the RS-25 Engine Nozzles and components for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. Aerojet Rocketdyne is the prime contractor for the flight-proven, high-performance RS-25 engines used to propel America’s next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). Four RS-25 engines located at the bottom of the core stage will power the rocket on its eight and a half minute climb to space with more than 2 million pounds of thrust. The Nozzles that MTM manufactures are part of a new generation of RS-25 engines for when the 16 engines remaining from the Space Shuttle program are used. These engines are targeting a 30% cost reduction from the engines that flew on the Space Shuttle and will feature the latest in advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3-D printing.

How Major Tool & Machine Is Automating Its Way Out Of The Labor Squeeze

In confronting an acute shortage of skilled workers at Major Tool & Machine, Mike Griffith is facing a battle that has become commonplace for U.S. manufacturing leaders these days. So the president of the Indianapolis-based outfit is turning to an increasingly used solution: automating the heck out of what happens on the factory floor.

Established in 1946, Major Tool & Machine Inc. (MTM) is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides manufacturing solutions for our customer's most complex needs. MTM specializes in large CNC milling and turning machining, high-speed machining, manual and robotic welding, engineering, CAD/CAM programming, project management, inspection, and assembly services.

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Check out our latest feature in WRTV Hiring Hoosiers! Mike Griffith and Kendra O'Brien discuss our participation in the Central Indiana FAME program and the amazing opportunities available for skilled trades.

The FAME/AMT program is a nationally recognized, industry-driven partnership between Central Indiana manufacturers and Vincennes University. The goal of our program is to create “global best” skilled worker talent to meet the needs of a rapidly growing manufacturing sector. Employers have come together to form two FAME chapters in the Central Indiana region. The Central Indiana Chapter, based in the greater Indianapolis region, includes reputable manufactures such as Major Tool & Machine, 3M, Aero Industries, and Steel Dynamics Inc. The Hoosier Chapter, based in the Madison/Hamilton/Tipton/Delaware county region, includes Red Gold and Nestle USA. Our two chapters have come together, in partnership with Vincennes University, to construct an Advanced Manufacturing Center for the education of our student technicians.

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Established in 1946, Major Tool & Machine Inc. (MTM) is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides manufacturing solutions for our customer's most complex needs. MTM specializes in large CNC milling and turning machining, high-speed machining, manual and robotic welding, engineering, CAD/CAM programming, project management, inspection, and assembly services.

Check out our latest feature in the Indianapolis Business Journal!

From the article - Indianapolis-based Major Tool & Machine, for instance, has been on a growth tear in recent years that hasn’t slowed in the pandemic.

“Things are continuing to be very strong for us,” said President Mike Griffith. “We’ve not seen, really, any appreciable impact at all from COVID-19.”

The company, which has just more than 400 employees, has continued hiring and expanding its workforce the past few months.

Major Tool & Machine offers welding and fabrication, precision machining, engineering and other services for customers in a variety of markets, including aerospace, defense and energy.

Those markets are a big part of why the manufacturer is doing so well right now, Griffith said. A lot of its customers are federal agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. “We’re talking about government budgets. There’s still money being spent there.”

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https://www.ibj.com/articles/grinding-forward

This webinar was live-streamed on September 29th, 2020. The panel members included an education & industry roundtable that discussed the exciting opportunities for students entering the manufacturing industry.

Featured speakers include superintendents Matt Prusiecki (Decatur Township) and Paul Ketcham (Batesville CSC), and Bob Hacker (White River Valley School D), as well as manufacturing industry representatives Kendra O'Brien (Major Tool & Machine), Katie Jacobsen (Tube Processing Corporation), Blair Milo (Indiana Secretary for Career Connections and Talent), and Clay Barnes (MPI Corporation).

0:00 Industry Panel

35:41 Education Panel

1:00:11 Combined Panel

CTE and STEM teachers, principals, and school counselors have an impactful influence on students. We hope to bring a better understanding of modern manufacturing careers and form successful partnerships where local schools may share these incredible opportunities with students and parents in their communities.