Machinist II

Flanders Springboard; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS Inc. is seeking an experienced Machinist II in Evansville to safely operate mills and lathes, produce precision parts, and inspect finished work.

The role involves training teammates, setting up tooling, and adhering to ISO documentation requirements. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of machinist experience, knowledge of Mastercam 2D, and the ability to read blueprints, understand basic math, and work with Windows software.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years machinist experience.
• Mastercam 2D experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions; basic math.
• Experience with Windows-based software.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide less experienced machinists.
• Operate large and small mills and lathes.
• CNC: create, review, and edit programs; upload to CNC lathes and mills with help.
• Read blueprints and ensure parts meet job specs.
• Set up machines with raw materials and secure for operation.
• Prepare tooling per job scope and perform dry runs.
• Monitor machine output to ensure accuracy of components.
• Inspect finished parts and record measurements for ISO docs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Mentoring/training

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam 2D

Overhead cranes

Forklift

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 anexperienced 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 IIwill 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:

• 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.