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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 machine
Conventional mechanical Gleason machines
Gleason gear-testing and lapping equipment
Hwacheon VT-950 vertical turning center
Additional 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 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
What We're Looking For
Hands-on experience operating Gleason gear equipment
Understanding of bevel and hypoid gear fundamentals
CNC or conventional machine setup experience
Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing instructions
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
Experience That Will Help You Stand Out
Gleason Phoenix 280C or related Phoenix experience
Mechanical Gleason setup experience
Gear lapping and rolling inspection
Tooth-contact pattern interpretation
Backlash and mounting-distance adjustments
Cutter building or truing
Gear hobbing, shaping or grinding
Worm or planetary gear manufacturing
CNC vertical turning experience
Fanuc or Siemens CNC controls
Gear 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 resume that lists the specific Gleason machines, gear processes and CNC controls you have operated.
Salary : $25 - $35