Machinist III

Gleason; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Machinist III to work in a high-mix, low-volume toolroom focused on precision grinding of machine components and workholding products. You will set up and operate manual OD/ID grinders, reciprocating surface grinder, rotary surface grinder, thread grinder and center lap in a team-driven environment.

You must read drawings, understand tolerances and finish specifications, and perform part inspection with appropriate measurement devices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual precision grinding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and tolerances.
• Strong attention to tight tolerances and finish specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual OD/ID grinders and surface grinders.
• Read part drawings and tolerances to specifications.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measurement devices.

Skills

Manual grinding

Read drawings

Inspection

Metrology

Job description

Machinist III Job Description -

This position is located in high mix, low volume toolroom environment with focus on precision grinding processes for manufacturing machine components and workholding products. Machinist will be expected to setup and operate manual grinding machines such as OD/ID grinders, reciprocating surface grinder, rotary surface grinder, thread grinder and center lap. Responsibilities include proper wheel selection and associated feeds and speeds, workpiece fixture setup, machine operation and part inspection using appropriate measurement devices. Must be able to read part drawings, understand tolerances and finish specifications. Highly supportive environment from small team of skilled machinists. Previous work experience and desire to operate manual precision grinding equipment is required. Workpiece feature and geometric tolerances less than 0.0003" is standard.