Tool Room CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Gleason•Loves Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gleason Corporation is a global leader in gear technology, with over 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide. The company specializes in gear and transmission design software, manufacturing machines, accessories, metrology equipment, and automation systems, serving diverse industries such as e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, and sustainable energy. Gleason values employees who are positive, adaptable, growth-minded, and committed to solving challenges and ensuring customer and colleague success. Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation, a part of Gleason, is renowned for developing and manufacturing high-quality production systems for all types of gears, contributing to products from school buses to wind turbines and even space applications. With over 150 years of innovation, Gleason operates in modern, clean, and air-conditioned facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The company culture emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, alongside a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, aiming for zero environmental impact. The Tool Room CNC Machinist position offers an opportunity to enhance CNC skills, primarily involving the operation of various CNC equipment, including Lathes and Mills, with a focus on Mazak Lathes. The role also requires operating CMM inspection machines and utilizing precision inspection tools like calipers and micrometers. This position is ideal for a team player eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, with a significant emphasis on problem-solving and troubleshooting to produce unique and custom items. Essential qualities for this role include strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, a willingness to learn, dependability, a commitment to delivering high-quality products, and pride in one's work. Prior CNC machine operation experience is a prerequisite for consideration.

Requirements

Must be a problem solver
Must be a good team player
Requires communication skills
Requires attention to detail
Requires a willingness to learn
Must be dependable
Focused on providing the highest-level quality product to the customer
Take pride in their work
Must have prior CNC machine operation experience

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with CNC lathe experience

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate various CNC machines; Mazak Lathe
Will operate CMM inspection machines
Use calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools as needed
Use safe practices at all times

Benefits

Excellent benefits package
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
Career that offers work / life balance
Progressive compensation program based on skill and merit
Continuing education and opportunities for training through internal and external programs
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Company paid uniforms
Wellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health club
Employee Assistance Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)
401k
Tuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)