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Vance & Hines, a leader in the motorcycle aftermarket industry and recognized for quality high performance exhaust systems, is looking for qualified individuals to become a part of our dynamic company. We are a fast paced and rapidly expanding company seeking those that thrive while working in a busy, fun, hardworking environment. 

What We Do: We leverage our experience, passion and learnings at the race track to deliver products that enhance the exhilaration of the riding experience.

The Vance & Hines brand has always been about enhancing the exhilaration of the motorcycle ride. It started over 40 years ago, when Terry Vance and Byron Hines were two young enthusiasts in the fledgling Southern California motorcycle drag race scene. Terry always wanted to go faster and Byron knew how to make that happen. In short order, their on-track success and innovation drew the attention of other racers, riders and motorcycle manufacturers which ultimately translated to commercial demand. Today, the Company's mission and activity is the same; make bikes go faster on the race track and take those leanings to make impactful products for riders around the world. Since the Company's inception in 1979, we have had partnerships to run factory race programs with Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati and Harley-Davidson in drag racing, road racing and flat track.

 

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CNC Machinist / Programmer

Indianapolis, IN
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Job Description

Position Overview

Vance and Hines is searching for an experienced CNC machinist for their Brownsburg, IN Racing Development Center. This position is responsible for programming, set-up and operating CNC machines to fabricate a wide variety of parts.

Key Responsibilities

•       Operate computer numerical control machines to fabricate parts

•       Run small production lots 

•       Load parts in machine, cycle machines, and detect malfunctions in machine operations

•       Assist in other work areas as needed

•       Complete and maintain paperwork for parts including electronic machine schedule and setup instructions

•       Setup mills, lathes, and grinders by selecting correct program, fixturing, tooling, setting work offsets and running down 1st part 

•       Program mills and lathes by entering information from prints, drawings, cad files, and sample parts 

•       Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces

•       Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations

•       Efficiently and effectively manage time

 

Position Requirements

Essential (Must Have):

○      Must have the ability to set-up and program CNC equipment

○      Must know speeds and feeds for specific materials

○      Must understand and practice good machining methods

○      Must accurately use various types of precision measuring instruments

○      Must be able to follow routers, use math to perform needed calculations

○      Must be able to communicate in English (oral and written)

○      Must be able to read and interpret prints and drawings

○      Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach and move about the facility

○      Must have the ability to lift and move up to 65 pounds

○      Must have the ability to function as part of a team

○      Must have the ability to listen to and follow written and verbal instruction

○      Must have the ability to communicate effectively with Team Members and Supervisors

 

          Desirable:

○      Mazatrol programming for lathes with live tooling

○      Mastercam programming

○      Ability to teach others good machining practices.

 

Education and/or Experience Requirements

●      High School Diploma

●      Minimum 3-5 years of experience with CNC machines and programming

Skills & Requirements Qualifications

What We Do

We leverage our experience, passion and learnings at the race track to deliver products that enhance the exhilaration of the riding experience.

The Vance & Hines Brand

The Vance & Hines brand has always been about enhancing the exhilaration of the motorcycle ride. It started over 40 years ago, when Terry Vance and Byron Hines were two young enthusiasts in the fledgling Southern California motorcycle drag race scene. Terry always wanted to go faster and Byron knew how to make that happen. In short order, their on-track success and innovation drew the attention of other racers, riders and motorcycle manufacturers which ultimately translated to commercial demand. Today, the Company's mission and activity is the same; make bikes go faster on the race track and take those leanings to make impactful products for riders around the world. Since the Company's inception in 1979, we have had partnerships to run factory race programs with Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati and Harley-Davidson in drag racing, road racing and flat track.

Our Vision

  • The most innovative and rider-focused team
  • Our Expectations on Behaviors
  • Team Work; Aligned and Together as One Team in One Direction so we are a Reliable Team
  • We believe integrity is everything.
  • We believe in constructive discontent. “There must be a better way.”
  • Team members have to be as enthusiastic about their jobs as motorcycle enthusiasts are about their rides.
  • Treat People with Respect

Our Strategies

  • Build and deliver industry leading operational capability to impress our partners and meet the expectations of the demanding rider.
  • Be the trusted industry partner for OEM’s, distributors, dealers and riders.
  • Build the V&H Team to drive product innovation and expansion that impresses our industry partners and inspires the rider community. (Entrepreneurial spirit; focus our attention, while broadening our reach)

Vance & Hines is a manufacturing and product Development Company that aligns with distribution partners and OEMs to reach our riders.