1st Shift CNC Machinist

Gleason • Loves Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is seeking CNC Machinists/Operators to perform documentation-based department processes and hands-on machine operations. Depending on experience, employees may operate CNC lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, and shapers to produce precision components. The workplace emphasizes quality craftsmanship, teamwork, professionalism, and long-term career development. The facility is modern, clean, and air-conditioned, with state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing processes.

The role involves interpreting blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives; setting up machines; aligning parts; following specified machining sequences and operating parameters; and monitoring machining work to maintain required dimensions and tolerances. Employees use measuring instruments to verify accuracy and respond to tooling, coolant, machine, or dimensional issues by making adjustments or seeking assistance from a higher-level machinist.

Training and regular work schedules are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Applicants offered employment must complete substance and physical capacity testing.

Requirements

• Previous CNC machine operation experience.
• Ability to learn specific computer software and systems.
• Knowledge of trade mathematics.
• Ability to multitask and engage in work-related activities to maximize productivity.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to meet productivity targets and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine materials and cutting tools and understand finished-part requirements, critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Complete machine setups.
• Follow instructions for blueprint dimensions, machining sequence, machine feeds and speeds, tools, alignment processes, and predetermined dimensions.
• Align parts in machines using established methods and reference points, keeping material, fixtures, and machine stops clear of chips and particles.
• Monitor machine operations and identify defective tooling, improper coolant flow, needed speed or feed changes, machine malfunctions, and dimensional deviations.
• Correct machining problems by adjusting the machine, cutting tool, or fixture, or obtain assistance from a higher-level machinist.
• Use measuring instruments to achieve and maintain critical dimensions and tolerances during machining.
• Check dimensional accuracy and maintain dimensions using fixtures or preset machine stops as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Opportunity to join an onsite fitness facility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary and company-paid life insurance, eligible the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement, eligible after one year of employment and with management approval.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal and external training opportunities and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed