ENTRY LEVEL TOOL ROOM CNC MACHINIST - 1st Shift

Gleason; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gear technology seeks a Tool Room Operator for CNC equipment operation. The role emphasizes problem-solving and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have prior CNC experience and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Safety shoe and glasses reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement and health club membership

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Prior CNC machine operation experience required.
• Dependable and focused on quality.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate various CNC machines; Mazak Lathe.
• Operate CMM inspection machines and use inspection tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CNC machine operation experience

Tools

CMM inspection machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

TOOL ROOM OPERATOR - 1st Shift

This position requires the operation of various CNC equipment both Lathes and Mills with a focus on a Mazak Lathe. Will also include the operation of CMM inspection machines, use of calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools as needed.

This is a role for a team player looking to learn and grow in a fast paced environment supporting their co-workers.

Heavy emphasis on problem-solving and troubleshooting to make unique and custom items in response to various requests.

Fulfilling the duties and responsibilitiesrequires communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingnessto learn.

We are looking for applicants who are dependable, focused on providing the highest-levelquality product to the customer, and take pride in their work.

Must have prior CNC machine operation experience to be considered for this role; preference given to those with CNC lathe experience.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We provide a career that offers work / life balance. Our progressive compensation program is based on skill and merit. We believe in continuing education and provide opportunities for training through internal and external programs.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Company paid uniforms
• Wellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health club
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears. Because of our excellent standards in quality and technology, we provide gears used in school buses that safely transport children each day. We encourage wind energy through the use of gears in wind turbines. Farmers use our products in their equipment. Gleason has been making innovations in the gear industry for over 150 years to discover new ways to keep the world in motion and our products reach all the way to space.

We are a modern, clean, and air-conditioned facility that incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing philosophies. Gleason business principles include effective communication and teamwork and are the foundation of our culture which drive the continual improvement of business processes aimed at ever-higher customer satisfaction. We strive to conduct business throughout the world in a manner that protects the environment and is compatible with the eco-economic needs of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to improving our environmental sustainability through responsible actions with the goal of driving our environmental impact toward zero.

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

Training schedule: Monday through Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Work schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All applicants offered employment will complete substance and physical capacity testing.

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.

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.