CNC Machinist - Sharpening 2nd Shift

Gleason • Loves Park, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE YOUR CNC SKILLS! POSITION SUMMARY Set up and operate a variety of precision CNC sharpening machines to produce precision tools by applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Verify product by inspection of parts to meet defined print specifications. Machine Tools Include: Precision Sharpening Precision Grinding WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? We provide a career that offers work / life balance. Our progressive compensation program is based on skill and merit. We believe in continuing education and provide opportunities for training through internal and external programs.Our comprehensive benefit package includes: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement Wellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health club Employee Assistance Program Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire) 401k Tuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval) Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears. Because of our excellent standards in quality and technology, we provide gears used in school buses that safely transport children each day. We encourage wind energy through the use of gears in wind turbines. Farmers use our products in their equipment. Gleason has been making innovations in the gear industry for over 150 years to discover new ways to keep the world in motion and our products reach all the way to space.We are a modern, clean, and air-conditioned facility that incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing philosophies. Gleason business principles include effective communication and teamwork and are the foundation of our culture which drive the continual improvement of business processes aimed at ever-higher customer satisfaction. We strive to conduct business throughout the world in a manner that protects the environment and is compatible with the eco-economic needs of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to improving our environmental sustainability through responsible actions with the goal of driving our environmental impact toward zero.

Requirements

• Prior CNC experience is preferred
• Have basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Trade Math and its application
• Meet daily/weekly production targets.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Follow all department processes/procedures through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
• Work cooperatively with all team members.
• Multi-task and engage in work related activities to maximize productivity.
• Be willing to learn and participate in operations and development of equipment within the cell.
• Willingness to work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine and obtain materials and cutting tools for the job and to visualize the finished part and critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Complete basic machine set ups.
• Follow detailed instructions concerning the location of necessary dimensions on blueprints, sequence of machine operations, machine feeds and speeds, tools to be used, alignment processes, and predetermined machined dimensions.
• Align parts in the machine according to set methods and given reference points, exercising care to keep material, holding fixtures, and machine stops clear of chips and particles.
• Recognize defective tooling, improper coolant flow, the need for changing speeds or feeds, machine malfunctions, or obvious dimensional deviations.
• Correct the problem by adjusting the machine, cutting tool, or fixture or obtain assistance from a higher-level machinist.
• Use measuring instruments to check the accuracy of dimensions and maintain dimensions using fixtures or preset machine stops, depending upon the dimensional tolerances allowed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health club
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED