Public Open House - October 5th

On October 5th, come check out the best kept manufacturing secret in the state of Indiana at Major Tool & Machine. For one day only, the general public is welcome to visit our facility and learn about the mission critical projects we manufacture for the aerospace, defense, power generation, oil and gas, nuclear and science industries. Learn more about what our manufacturing capabilities are and the career opportunities we have available.

The most common statement we hear from our guests is, “I had no idea this kind of work is being done right here in Indianapolis.” Now you have the chance to see it for yourself. If manufacturing, engineering, machining, or welding is of interest to you, then don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.  You have to see it to believe it.

Major Tool & Machine is an Indianapolis manufacturer specializing in engineering, machining, fabrication, inspection, finishing, and assembly services. Established in 1946, MTM is a contract manufacturer that supports Fortune 100 original equipment manufacturers through their outsourcing of component parts and assemblies that require our services.

Visit https://majortool.hirecentric.com/jobsearch/ to view our current openings. We are actively recruiting new machinists, welders, maintenance technicians, and engineers to grow our business. Visit https://www.majortool.com to learn more about our company.

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Featured in the Indianapolis Recorder

Major Tool & Machine was recently featured in the Indianapolis Recorder, with an interview given by our own Gene Davis and Kendra O’Brien discussing changes they’ve experienced in the manufacturing industry and the current labor shortage.

Read the article here: http://www.indianapolisrecorder.com/business/article_b1bc3406-ca5b-11e9-bed3-f3478525aa2a.html

The article goes on to discuss the impact of manufacturing in Indiana and some of the skills required for the industry.

Just as when Davis started his career 52 years ago, manufacturing is a bedrock of the Indiana economy. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), the state has 541,846 manufacturing jobs, equaling 17% of all employment in Indiana. The Indianapolis metropolitan area has over 88,000 manufacturing jobs, equaling 10% of the area’s jobs.

Manufacturing requires new skills, but Berger said due to the labor shortage employers often are willing to teach those skills. For example, Major Tool and Machine has a six-month machinist training program that builds upon lessons from certification courses, teaching blueprint reading, math, safety procedures and how to operate machines. Berger said companies also often offer competitive salaries to encourage people to take these courses and start a career in manufacturing. According to the DWD, the average salary for mechanical engineers and industrial engineers, two common jobs in manufacturing, are both around $75,000.

“I love my job, and I love the people I work with,” Davis said. “… I have good memories here. It hasn’t been all ice cream and cake, but it hasn’t been all bad either.”
— Gene Davis
“I’ve spoken to many different employers in the last few years, and everybody is looking for a way to fill open positions,” O’Brien said. “… In the younger generation the number of people is simply not there, so how do we try to get people interested in those careers? If the schools are not doing it, then employers will start to fill in some of those gaps.”
— Kendra O'Brien
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MFG Day 2019

We're excited to host MFG Day in 2019!

On October 1st and 2nd, students will have the opportunity to experience manufacturing up close and personal including 3D manufacturing, robotics, virtual reality, and much more! Industry leaders will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight to how students can pursue rewarding manufacturing careers.

Limited tours of Major Tool & Machine will be made available to students and educators during the two day event.

This event is for grades 9 through 12.

To learn more or register, visit the official MFG day page.

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MTM Golf Outing 2019

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Major Tool & Machine golf outing! The event was our highest attended golf outing ever and the weather was perfect for a wonderful day of golf.

A special thank you to our sponsors:

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AIAA - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Propulsion and Energy Forum

We welcome you to come visit Major Tool & Machine at the AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, August 19-22, 2019 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

The AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition is the only conference that covers both aeronautics and space propulsion and energy technologies in a single venue. As a leading provider of precision propulsion and energy hardware, Major Tool & Machine is proud to continue our support of the Aeronautics and Astronautics communities.

To learn more of our involvement within the Space Exploration, Launch Vehicle, and Energy communities, and the expanding employment opportunities to be an integral part of the Major Tool & Machine teams supporting these exciting initiatives, we invite you to visit our exhibit and speak with our personnel.

Major Tool & Machine… Where Quality and Compliance are Non-negotiable

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