Gear Grinder (Aerospace)

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Gear Grinder to join our team on 1st shift, working in a high?quality, precision manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail?driven professional who takes pride in producing master?quality ground gears and enjoys working with advanced gear?grinding technology. As a Gear Grinder, you will play a critical role in our manufacturing operation by setting up, operating, and maintaining gear grinding equipment to exacting standards. If you thrive on complex setups, tight tolerances, and delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you.

Education and Experience: Requires extensive knowledge of machine shop practices usually acquired through extensive on the job training and experience. Journeyman (machining) or 8 years equivalent. Experience with holding very tight tolerances.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Awareness: High degree of mechanical aptitude, print reading skills, and GD & T.Ability to work independently and to manage one's time effectively. Knowledge/experience with other machines (lathe, mill, CNC setup/programming, I.D./OD grind, jig grind) is not required but is beneficial. Knowledge of QMS documented information such as AS9100, NADCAP and ISO 9001.Knowledge of gear inspection methods. Understanding of individual contribution to product conformity and product safety. The importance of ethical behavior.

Working Conditions: Plant Floor - Physical Demands: Long periods of standing Supervisor Responsibility: No - Specialized License: No - FLSA Exempt: NoThe 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 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.