1st Shift CNC Machinist - Precision & Growth

Gleason Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason Corporation is seeking Machinists with a wide range of experience for 1st shift openings. The role covers setting up and operating conventional and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts while applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, and material properties.

You will verify parts by inspection to meet print specifications. Machinist Levels I–IV detail progressive responsibilities, from basic setups and blueprint reading to advanced CNC programming and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and directives to select materials/tools.
• Complete basic machine set ups and follow detailed instructions for dimensions and tolerances.
• Use measuring instruments to check dimensions and maintain tolerances.
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and conventional machines (lathe, mill, grinder) to produce precision parts.
• Set up tools, check calibration, and adjust speeds/feeds as needed.
• Inspect finished parts against drawings and document results.
• Provide training to Level I/II machinists as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measuring instruments

Machining math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Advance Manufacturing/Machining

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

CNC milling

Grinding machines

Job description

Gleason Corporation is seeking Machinists with a wide range of experience for 1st shift openings. The role covers setting up and operating conventional and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts while applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, and material properties.

You will verify parts by inspection to meet print specifications. Machinist Levels I–IV detail progressive responsibilities, from basic setups and blueprint reading to advanced CNC programming and mentoring.