Electric Motor Machinist

FLANDERS; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS in Evansville, IN is seeking an experienced Machinist II to safely operate lathes and mills, produce parts, and inspect finished components. The role requires hands-on machining in an electric motor shop with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of machinist experience, familiarity with Mastercam 2D, and basic math and blueprint-reading skills. Training others and ensuring ISO documentation are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of machinist experience.
• Experience with Mastercam 2D software or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with Windows-based computers and software.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide less experienced machinists.
• Operate large and small mills and lathes.
• CNC machines – create, review, edit, upload programs to both CNC lathes and mills with assistance as needed
• Understand materials and their various applications to complete job.
• Set up machine with raw materials and secure for safe machine operation with assistance.
• Set up tooling specific to job scope with assistance.
• Perform a dry run or convey a process plan of the job to ensure machine will produce parts specific to job scope.
• When operating CNC equipment read basic G-code and M-code.
• Constantly monitor machine to ensure the manufacture of accurate components per job specifications.
• Clean, de‑bur, and inspect finished parts to ensure they were manufactured to specifications.
• Use measuring devices and techniques to ensure proper sizings on each specific job.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure parts are correct and according to job scope.
• Record materials used throughout the process including types and varieties.
• Record data throughout the process, including sizings and illustrations, for proper ISO documentation.
• Use various handheld and stationary power and non‑power tools as needed including but not limited to band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, and files.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and observe safety precautions.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Machinist experience

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

G-code basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam 2D

Band saws

Belt sanders

Job description

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting‑edge AI‑powered condition‑based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

What We Are Looking For

Our team is looking to add an experienced Machinist II to our talented group in Evansville! The Machinist II will safely operate basic to moderately complex machines (lathes and mills) to produce parts as well as clean and inspect complete parts. The experienced Machinist II will also operate more independently, with limited supervision.

Must have hands on machining experience no button pushers, experience with mills and Lathes- must have experience working in an electric motor shop!

Here’s What You’ll Do

Perform these tasks under limited supervision:

Duties

• Train and provide guidance to less experienced machinists.
• Operate large and small mills and lathes.
• CNC machines – create, review, edit, upload programs to both CNC lathes and mills with assistance as needed
• Understand materials and their various applications to complete job.
• Set up machine with raw materials and secure for safe machine operation with assistance.
• Set up tooling specific to job scope with assistance.
• Perform a dry run or convey a process plan of the job to ensure machine will produce parts specific to job scope.
• When operating CNC equipment read basic G-code and M-code.
• Constantly monitor machine to ensure the manufacture of accurate components per job specifications.
• Clean, de‑bur, and inspect finished parts to ensure they were manufactured to specifications.
• Use measuring devices and techniques to ensure proper sizings on each specific job.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure parts are correct and according to job scope.
• Record materials used throughout the process including types and varieties.
• Record data throughout the process, including sizings and illustrations, for proper ISO documentation.
• Use various handheld and stationary power and non‑power tools as needed including but not limited to band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, and files.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and observe safety precautions.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of machinist experience
• Experience with Mastercam 2D software or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with computers and Windows‑based software.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to routine duties within set company standards.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and other equipment.