CNC Machinist/Operator — Precision Craft & Career Growth

Gleason Corporation; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation in Loves Park, IL is seeking 1st shift CNC Machinists/Operators. You will operate and set up CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet precision specifications with attention to first‑pass quality.

Our team values experience, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. We offer stable hours, ongoing training, and a culture focused on professional growth and lasting careers in a clean, air‑conditioned facility.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machine operation experience.
• Ability to learn specific computer software and systems.
• Knowledge of \

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine and obtain materials and cutting tools for the job and to visualize the finished part and critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Complete machine set ups.
• Follow detailed instructions concerning the location of necessary dimensions on blueprints, sequence of machine operations, machine feeds and speeds, tools to be used, alignment processes, and predetermined machined dimensions.
• Align parts in the machine according to set methods and given reference points, exercising care to keep material, holding fixtures, and machine stops clear of chips and particles.
• Use knowledge of machine operations to recognize defective tooling, improper coolant flow, the need for changing speeds or feeds, machine malfunctions, or obvious dimensional deviations. Correct the problem by adjusting the machine, cutting tool, or fixture or obtain assistance from a higher-level machinist.
• Use measuring instruments such as internal and external micrometers, 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 during the machining process.
• Use measuring instruments to check the accuracy of dimensions and maintain dimensions using fixtures or preset machine stops, depending upon the dimensional tolerances allowed.

Skills

CNC operation

Software adaptability

Trade math

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Productivity driven

Job description

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation in Loves Park, IL is seeking 1st shift CNC Machinists/Operators. You will operate and set up CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet precision specifications with attention to first‑pass quality.

Our team values experience, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. We offer stable hours, ongoing training, and a culture focused on professional growth and lasting careers in a clean, air‑conditioned facility.