1st Shift CNC Machinist
About The Position
Gleason is seeking CNC Machinists/Operators to perform documentation-based tasks and hands-on machine operations, producing precision components in a manufacturing environment. Depending on their expertise, employees may operate CNC lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, and shapers. The role involves interpreting blueprints and technical instructions, setting up machines, following prescribed machining sequences, and using measurement tools to maintain required dimensions and tolerances. The position is part of a collaborative workplace that emphasizes quality craftsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and long-term career opportunities. The position follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including the training schedule. The facility is described as modern, clean, and air-conditioned, with state-of-the-art equipment. The manufacturing environment may involve moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather, extreme heat, electrical-shock risk, vibration, and usually loud noise. 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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds; proper lift assistance is required for objects over 40 pounds.
- Applicants offered employment must complete substance and physical capacity testing.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine materials and cutting tools, and understand the finished part, critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Complete machine setups.
- Follow detailed instructions on blueprint dimensions, operation sequence, machine feeds and speeds, tools, alignment processes, and predetermined machined dimensions.
- Align parts in machines using specified methods and reference points, keeping material, holding fixtures, and machine stops clear of chips and particles.
- Identify defective tooling, improper coolant flow, required changes to speeds or feeds, machine malfunctions, and dimensional deviations; correct issues through machine, tool, or fixture adjustments or seek assistance from a higher-level machinist.
- Use measuring instruments to achieve and maintain critical dimensions and tolerances during machining.
- Check dimensional accuracy with measuring instruments and maintain dimensions using fixtures or preset machine stops, according to permitted tolerances.
- Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by a manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Company 401(k) match of 6%.
- Flexible scheduling options available in some departments.
- NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program.
- Shift premiums for second and third shifts.
- Formal and informal development opportunities.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Opportunity to join an onsite fitness facility.
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary or company-paid life insurance, eligible the first of the month after hire.
- Tuition reimbursement, eligible after one year of employment and with management approval.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Internal and external training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
