CNC Machinist 3rd Shift

Gleason•Rochester, NY

19h

About The Position

Gleason is hiring machinists for 3rd-shift openings at a range of experience levels, from candidates beginning careers in advanced manufacturing to highly experienced precision machinists. The position involves setting up and operating conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts or instruments, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Machinists inspect finished parts to verify that they meet print specifications. The machine tools may include lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, CNC multi-axis machining centers, internal and external precision grinders, and CURVIC® coupling grinders. The role has four skill levels, with higher levels building on the requirements of the preceding levels. Duties and expertise range from basic machine setup and operation under supervision through complex CNC programming and process troubleshooting, advanced precision machining, mentoring, and serving as a subject matter expert. All machinists are expected to meet production targets, follow company and department policies and processes, apply quality assurance principles, cooperate with team members, and participate in continuous improvement, 5-S, and efforts to reduce scrap and rework. They must be willing to learn and participate in equipment operations and development, and to work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet production requirements and customer expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work overtime and different shifts as needed.
Ability to meet production targets and follow company and department procedures.
Machining qualifications vary by level; higher-level work requires progressively advanced conventional and CNC machining, setup, programming, metrology, mathematics, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Advanced Manufacturing/Machining.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience in precision machining, CNC machine setup and operation, machining program edits, and use of precision measuring instruments, as applicable to the machinist’s skill level.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, technical directives, work sheets, drawings, and specifications to plan and perform machining work.
Select materials, cutting tools, machine attachments, tooling, fixtures, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences appropriate to the work and required tolerances.
Align and secure parts in machines and monitor operations for tooling defects, coolant issues, malfunctions, and dimensional deviations; make adjustments or obtain assistance as appropriate to skill level.
Use precision measuring instruments to inspect parts, check dimensions, and maintain required tolerances.
At higher skill levels, plan and lay out complex work, set up and debug CNC programs, make program edits and manual inputs, and perform complex machining and precision handwork.
At the highest skill level, anticipate and prevent process failures, recommend CNC program and part-design changes, support engineering in developing machining software, and select metrology equipment and processes.
Train, mentor, and assist other machinists with machining processes, programming edits, and problem solving according to skill level.
Meet daily and weekly production targets and follow company policies, procedures, department processes, and quality assurance practices.
Work cooperatively with team members, multitask, and participate in equipment operations and development within the cell.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and 5-S projects, and contribute ideas to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
Work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.