2nd Shift CNC Machinist — Precision & Growth

Gleason Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason Corporation is seeking Machinists with a wide range of experience for 2nd Shift openings. We offer learning opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Machinist roles for all experience levels, plus a structured Machinist Career Ladder.

The role involves setting up and operating conventional and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts, verifying parts by inspection, and meeting tight tolerances. Machine tools include Lathe, Mill, CNC Multi-axis, and Grinding centers.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and directives to determine materials and tools.
• Complete basic machine setups and align parts per blueprints and tolerances.
• Provide training to Machinist Levels I–IV and assist with complex machining tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional or CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Inspect parts to meet defined print specifications and tolerances.
• Follow safety and quality procedures and optimize tooling and feeds for efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

CNC operation

Inspection skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Advance Manufacturing/Machining

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machines

Job description

Gleason Corporation is seeking Machinists with a wide range of experience for 2nd Shift openings. We offer learning opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Machinist roles for all experience levels, plus a structured Machinist Career Ladder.

The role involves setting up and operating conventional and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts, verifying parts by inspection, and meeting tight tolerances. Machine tools include Lathe, Mill, CNC Multi-axis, and Grinding centers.