CNC Machinist 1st Shift

Gleason•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gleason is seeking Machinists with a wide range of experience for 1st Shift openings. We offer excellent learning opportunities for candidates just beginning their career in Advanced Manufacturing as well as Precision Machinist jobs for those candidates with the highest level of experience. Take a moment to read about Gleason’s Machinist Career Ladder and apply today! Position Summary: Set up and operate a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and/or instruments by applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Verify product by inspection of precision parts to meet defined print specifications.

Requirements

Set up and operate a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools.
Produce precision parts and/or instruments.
Apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Verify product by inspection of precision parts to meet defined print specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives.
Complete basic machine set ups.
Follow detailed instructions concerning machine operations, feeds and speeds, tools, alignment, and dimensions.
Align parts in the machine according to set methods and given reference points.
Use measuring instruments such as internal and external micrometers, vernier height and depth gages, indicators, scales, and various standard or preset snap, plug, bore, or ring gages.
Operate a wider variety of more complex machine tools.
Perform precision work on parts that present complex configurations and close tolerances.
Plan and lay out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings.
Operate CNC machine tools when the required manual input includes changes in coolant flow, increases or decreases in speeds and feeds, or stops are programmed for dimensional checks or minor adjustments.
Edit a CNC program to ensure the part meets the drawing specifications.
Select proper cutting tools and determine correct machine feeds and speeds.
Basic knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas.
Requires supervision, guidance and training as skills are developed (Machinist Level I).
Intermediate skills in performing precision work on parts that present complex configurations and close tolerances between interrelated surfaces (Machinist Level II).
Intermediate knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas (Machinist Level II).
Perform a full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or CNC machine tools and their various attachments (Machinist Level III).
Has a broad knowledge of various metals that enables the Machinist to produce the desired cuts and finishes on each material (Machinist Level III).
Advanced skills in determining work procedures, machine, tools, equipment, and attachments to be used; proper type and size of raw stock; sequence of machining operations, and the speeds and feeds necessary to attain the required finishes and tolerances (Machinist Level III).
Setup, operate and debug programs on a variety of CNC machine tools (Machinist Level III).
Understand a variety of machine controls and able to make necessary manual inputs to insure accurate dimensional tolerances are achieved (Machinist Level III).
Advanced knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas (Machinist Level III).
Establish needed dimensions such as those required for chasing threads or machining angular surfaces; locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined, locating reference points, or performing other layout work necessary to facilitate accurate job setups on a variety of conventional or CNC machine tools (Machinist Level III).
Manufacture an entire item, carrying out all machining operations necessary for completion, and performing precision handwork such as filing, scraping and lapping to fit, assemble, and finish machined parts (Machinist Level III).
Expertise in using many types of advanced precision instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers, height gages, squares, protractors, inside, outside and depth micrometers, surface gages, v-blocks, parallel bars, gage blocks, dial indicators, optical and mechanical comparators, ring, bore, plug, and go/no-go thread gages to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances (Machinist Level III).
Operate conventional or CNC machines in automatic and semiautomatic mode and make logical decisions at each program stop or decision point to manually input, change, adjust, or otherwise complete the machine instructions to produce a quality finished product (Machinist Level IV).
Highest level of skill in operating multiple machines simultaneously with exceptional quality and productivity (Machinist Level IV).
Exercise advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing to maximize quality and productivity (Machinist Level IV).
Perform machining processes requiring special adaption of equipment or processes for which they were not specifically designed (Machinist Level IV).
Use special or improvised tools, fixtures, and setups to machine unusual surface configurations such as curved surfaces requiring machine feeds in different planes simultaneously; surfaces having closely interrelated dimensions; or surfaces having unusual or compound angular relationships (Machinist Level IV).
Skilled in programming machining operations, setting up and operating CNC machine tools (Machinist Level IV).
Read existing CNC programs line by line during the machining operation to predict and correct potential process failures before they occur resulting in a machine collision and damage to machine tooling or part (Machinist Level IV).
Recommend changes to CNC machine tool programs on deficiencies noted; and to coordinate directly with the parts programmer or toolmaker (Machinist Level IV).
Critique part designs and make recommendations for design modifications to part features (Machinist Level IV).
Advanced knowledge of software, machining sequence, processing time, inspection requirements and operations of CNC machines to help engineering personnel develop software to complement equipment specifications and procurement (i.e., machine tools, flexible machining systems, robots, and automated inspection equipment) (Machinist Level IV).
Expertise in the selection of metrology equipment and its proper use to ensure the most repeatable results are achieved (Machinist Level IV).
Thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics (Machinist Level IV).
Skill in using geometry and trigonometric formulas to compute compound angles, angular indexing, hole patterns, pitch lead, and pitch diameters for various standard and non-standard threads (Machinist Level IV).
Skill in performing work assignments requiring untried tasks or procedures such as machining rare metals, or new metal alloys (Machinist Level IV).
Apply a knowledge of the effect and relationship of heat treating, annealing, plating, welding, and other related work processes on various machining operations in completing an assignment (Machinist Level IV).
Subject matter expert in a broad spectrum of machine tools (Machinist Level IV).
Basic computer skills.
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.
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and 5-S projects.
Participate in activities related to improvement in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by contributing ideas to reduce scrap and rework.
Willingness to work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and/or instruments.
Apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Verify product by inspection of precision parts to meet defined print specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives.
Complete basic machine set ups.
Follow detailed instructions concerning machine operations, feeds and speeds, tools, alignment, and dimensions.
Align parts in the machine according to set methods and given reference points.
Use measuring instruments such as internal and external micrometers, vernier 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.
Operate a wider variety of more complex machine tools.
Extend the scope of operations on machines by using various standard machine attachments.
Perform precision work on parts that present complex configurations and close tolerances.
Plan and lay out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings.
Operate CNC machine tools when the required manual input includes changes in coolant flow, increases or decreases in speeds and feeds, or stops are programmed for dimensional checks or minor adjustments.
Edit a CNC program to ensure the part meets the drawing specifications.
Select proper cutting tools and determine correct machine feeds and speeds.
Provide training to Machinist Level I on basic to intermediate machining processes.
Perform a full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or CNC machine tools and their various attachments.
Setup, operate and debug programs on a variety of CNC machine tools.
Understand a variety of machine controls and able to make necessary manual inputs to insure accurate dimensional tolerances are achieved.
Establish needed dimensions for layout work.
Manufacture an entire item, carrying out all machining operations necessary for completion.
Perform precision handwork such as filing, scraping and lapping to fit, assemble, and finish machined parts.
Use advanced precision instruments and equipment to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances.
Provide basic, intermediate and advanced training to Machinist Level I and II.
Assist others with intermediate to complex machining processes, programming edits and problem solving.
Operate conventional or CNC machines in automatic and semiautomatic mode and make logical decisions at each program stop or decision point.
Exercise advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing.
Perform machining processes requiring special adaption of equipment or processes.
Use special or improvised tools, fixtures, and setups to machine unusual surface configurations.
Program machining operations, set up and operate CNC machine tools.
Read existing CNC programs line by line during the machining operation to predict and correct potential process failures.
Recommend changes to CNC machine tool programs.
Critique part designs and make recommendations for design modifications.
Help engineering personnel develop software to complement equipment specifications and procurement.
Ensure the most repeatable results are achieved through selection and use of metrology equipment.
Compute compound angles, angular indexing, hole patterns, pitch lead, and pitch diameters.
Determine the best tooling material, tool types, coolants, and machine feeds and speeds.
Independent interpretation and translation of work orders, drawings, and specifications.
Apply knowledge of the effect and relationship of heat treating, annealing, plating, welding, and other related work processes on various machining operations.
Act as mentor and coach to other team members and shares knowledge, advice and assistance.
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.
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and 5-S projects.
Participate in activities related to improvement in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by contributing ideas to reduce scrap and rework.
Work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.