1st Shift CNC Machinist
About The Position
We’re seeking CNC Machinists/Operators to join a team known for its strong culture, professionalism, and long-term career opportunities. In this role, you’ll put your experience to work performing department processes that include both documentation-based tasks and hands-on machine operations. Depending on your expertise, you’ll work with CNC equipment such as lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, and shapers—producing precision components in an environment that values doing things right the first time. Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears. 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
- Previous CNC machine operation experience
- Ability to learn specific computer software and systems
- Knowledge of “trade” mathematics
- Multi-task and engage in work related activities to maximize productivity.
- Works cooperatively with others
- Does what it takes to meet productivity targets and metrics
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 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.
- Use knowledge of machine operations to 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 such as internal and external micrometers, height and depth gages, indicators, scales, and various standard or preset snap, plug, bore, or ring gages to achieve and maintain critical dimensions and tolerances during the machining process.
- 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
- 6% Company 401(k) match
- Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
- NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
- Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Formal and informal development opportunities
- Paid holidays, PTO, and Sick Time
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity to join our onsite fitness facility
- 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)
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
