4320 Production Manufacturing - Shop Support

Gleason Corporation; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match

Flexible scheduling options available

Formal and informal development opportunities

Job summary

Gleason Corporation in Westland, Michigan, is seeking a Production Manufacturing team member to support its Manufacturing and Assembly departments. The position is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined and enjoy working in a fast-paced shop environment.

Successful candidates will operate shop machinery, read blueprints, and assist with building mechanical equipment. A High School Diploma and a strong mechanical aptitude are required. A flexible benefits package is offered, including a 6% Company 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or on a team.
• Manufacturing, assembly, or shop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate shop machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools and power tools for fabrication and assembly work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Hands-on experience

Ability to read prints and technical drawings

Experience using hand tools and power tools

High attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machinery and equipment

Job description

4320 Production Manufacturing - Shop Support

Gleason Metrology Systems (Michigan) Corporation, 885 Manufacturers Drive, Westland, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About Gleason

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth‑minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• Formal and informal development opportunities

Position Summary

We are seeking a mechanically inclined, hands‑on team member to support our Manufacturing and Assembly departments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, building equipment, and operating machinery in a fast‑paced shop environment. The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to read prints, and a passion for working with their hands.

What You’ll Do

• Operate shop machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Use hand tools and power tools for fabrication and assembly work
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions
• Assist with building and assembling mechanical equipment and components
• Support fitting, aligning, and installing parts during machine builds
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience
• Ability to read and work from prints and technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Familiarity with shop equipment and machinery
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or on a team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing, assembly, or shop experience preferred
• Mechanical or machine‑building/assembly experience is a plus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Shop/manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Manufacturing Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Gleason Metrology Systems (Michigan) Corporation, 885 Manufacturers Drive, Westland, Michigan, United States of America