Manufacturing Technician
Hurco · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Hurco (industrial) in Indianapolis, IN. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical components on CNC machine tools.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- CNC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 78%
- Tooling 38%
- Machining 35%
- ✓ CNC 30%
- Root cause 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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What You'll Do
- ◆Install and test machine options and accessories according to established procedures.
- ◆Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical components on CNC machine tools.
- ◆Perform machine testing to verify performance, identify defects, and make necessary adjustments.
- ◆Document mechanical issues and material discrepancies.
- ◆Prepare completed machines for shipment by securing them to skids and applying protective packaging.
- ◆Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (forklift experience is a plus).
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working with your hands? Looking to build a career with an industry leader in advanced manufacturing? Hurco Companies is growing our Manufacturing team at our Indianapolis headquarters and is looking for Manufacturing Technicians to join us.
As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll receive hands-on training while assembling, configuring, testing, and preparing world-class CNC machine tools for customers around the globe. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with manufacturing experience or a technical education who enjoy troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
This is a full-time, first shift role on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.
What We're Looking For
- •2+ years of manufacturing, mechanical assembly, maintenance, or related experience or an Associate degree in a technical field.
- •Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
- •Ability to read and follow technical instructions and procedures.
- •Comfortable using hand and power tools.
- •Ability to lift, move, and work around large industrial equipment.
- •Forklift experience preferred but not required.
At Hurco, you'll work with innovative CNC technology, receive hands-on training, and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to manufacturing high-quality machine tools. Whether you're looking to expand your technical skills or build a long-term career, Hurco offers the opportunity to grow with a global manufacturing leader.