Gear Machinist III – Gleason Experience
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Gear Machinist III to join our team at Gleason in Dodge City, Kansas. This position offers opportunities for advancement in gear manufacturing, utilizing both traditional and modern equipment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Gleason gear-manufacturing equipment
- Support production of bevel and hypoid gear sets
- Make machine, tooling and workholding adjustments
- Inspect gears and verify conformance to specifications
- Evaluate backlash and tooth-contact patterns
- Identify and troubleshoot machining or gear-quality problems
- Maintain accurate setup and production records
- Work with experienced team members to improve quality and productivity
- Expand your knowledge of worm, planetary and CNC gear manufacturing
- Progress toward advanced Phoenix 280C setup, programming and troubleshooting
Requirements
- Hands-on experience operating Gleason gear equipment
- Understanding of bevel and hypoid gear fundamentals
- CNC or conventional machine setup experience
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment
- Understanding of runout, concentricity and close-tolerance machining
- Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Willingness to continue your education and complete advanced training
- Dependable attendance and commitment to safe, quality-focused work
Qualifications
- Gleason Phoenix 280C or related Phoenix experience
- Mechanical Gleason setup experience
- Experience with gear lapping and rolling inspection
- Tooth-contact pattern interpretation
- Backlash and mounting-distance adjustments
- Cutter building or truing
- Experience with gear hobbing, shaping or grinding
- Experience with worm or planetary gear manufacturing
- CNC vertical turning experience
- Fanuc or Siemens CNC controls
- Experience with gear metrology or first-piece inspection
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Gleason machinery and a desire to continually learn and grow within the field of gear manufacturing. This is not just a production operator position but one where you can advance your skills and knowledge.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
This role provides hands-on development with modern and traditional Gleason equipment, advanced gear inspection, CNC processes, and multiple gear families. We offer starting pay based on experience and consider relocation assistance for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Please apply with a résumé that highlights your specific Gleason machines, gear processes, and CNC controls you have operated.