2nd Shift CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist/OperatorCome join a workplace where quality craftsmanship is respected and people genuinely enjoy working together!We're seeking CNC Machinists/Operators to join a team known for its strong culture, professionalism, and long-term career opportunities.In this role, you'll put your experience to work performing department processes that include both documentation-based tasks and hands-on machine operations. Depending on your expertise, you'll work with CNC equipment such as lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, and shapers—producing precision components in an environment that values doing things right the first time.What truly sets us apart is our culture. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, respectful workplace where experienced machinists are trusted, supported, and valued. We offer a stable environment built for long-term success, where employees are encouraged to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and build a lasting career—not just punch a clock.If you take pride in precision, value teamwork, and want to be part of a company that invests in its people for the long run, we'd love to talk with you.We provide a career not a job! Our progressive compensation program is based on skill and merit. We believe in continuing education and provide multiple opportunities for training through internal and external programs. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:Paid holidays, PTO, and Sick TimeSafety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursementWellness reimbursementOpportunity to join our onsite fitness facilityMedical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)401kTuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)Employee Assistance ProgramResponsibilities: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 and abilities:Previous CNC machine operation experienceAbility to learn specific computer software and systemsKnowledge of "trade" mathematicsMulti-task and engage in work related activities to maximize productivity.Works cooperatively with othersDoes what it takes to meet productivity targets and metricsTraining schedule: Monday through Thursday / 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Work schedule: Monday through Thursday / 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM 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 ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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 ACCOMMODATIONSTo 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.DISCLAIMERThe 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.