Gear Machinist III – Gleason Experience

Gear Machinist III - Gleason Experience Dodge City, Kansas | Full-Time | Pay dependent on experience and skill. You Know Gleason Machines. Now Take Your Skills Further. We are looking for an experienced machinist who understands that gear manufacturing is more than loading a part and pressing Cycle Start. If you have hands-on experience with Gleason equipment, understand the fundamentals of bevel and hypoid gears, and want to continue developing your skills, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. Our facility manufactures bevel, hypoid, worm and planetary gears using a combination of proven mechanical equipment and modern CNC technology, including: Gleason Phoenix 280C CNC bevel-gear cutting machineConventional mechanical Gleason machinesGleason gear-testing and lapping equipmentHwacheon VT-950+ vertical turning centerAdditional gear-cutting, inspection and production equipment You do not need to know every machine or process we use. We are looking for someone with the right Gleason foundation, strong mechanical instincts and the desire to become an advanced gear-manufacturing specialist. What You'll Do Set up and operate Gleason gear-manufacturing equipmentSupport production of bevel and hypoid gear setsMake machine, tooling and workholding adjustmentsInspect gears and verify conformance to specificationsEvaluate backlash and tooth-contact patternsIdentify and troubleshoot machining or gear-quality problemsMaintain accurate setup and production recordsWork with experienced team members to improve quality and productivityExpand your knowledge of worm, planetary and CNC gear manufacturingProgress toward advanced Phoenix 280C setup, programming and troubleshooting What We're Looking For Hands-on experience operating Gleason gear equipmentUnderstanding of bevel and hypoid gear fundamentalsCNC or conventional machine setup experienceAbility to read blueprints and manufacturing instructionsExperience using precision measuring and inspection equipmentUnderstanding of runout, concentricity and close-tolerance machiningMechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilityWillingness to continue your education and complete advanced trainingDependable attendance and commitment to safe, quality-focused work Experience That Will Help You Stand Out Gleason Phoenix 280C or related Phoenix experienceMechanical Gleason setup experienceGear lapping and rolling inspectionTooth-contact pattern interpretationBacklash and mounting-distance adjustmentsCutter building or truingGear hobbing, shaping or grindingWorm or planetary gear manufacturingCNC vertical turning experienceFanuc or Siemens CNC controlsGear metrology or first-piece inspection What Makes This Opportunity Different This is not a production-operator position with nowhere to advance. It is an opportunity to build on your existing Gleason knowledge and develop into a highly skilled gear-manufacturing specialist. The right candidate will receive hands-on development involving modern and traditional Gleason equipment, advanced gear inspection, CNC processes and multiple gear families. Starting pay: based on experience Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate. If you understand Gleason machines, take pride in producing gears correctly and want to continue learning, we want to hear from you. Apply with a résumé that lists the specific Gleason machines, gear processes and CNC controls you have operated.