1st Shift CNC Machinist
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line, Production QC/QA
Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation, 1351 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, United States of America
Job DescriptionPosted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?
- Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
- Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
- NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
- Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Formal and informal development opportunities.
1 ST SHIFT CNC OPERATION
Come 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.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
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 Time
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity to join our onsite fitness facility
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)
- Employee Assistance Program
Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears. Because of our excellent standards in quality and technology, we provide gears used in school buses that safely transport children each day. We encourage wind energy through the use of gears in wind turbines. Farmers use our products in their equipment.
Gleason has been making innovations in the gear industry for over 150 years to discover new ways to keep the world in motion and our products reach all the way to space.
We are a modern, clean, and air‑conditioned facility that incorporates state‑of‑the‑art equipment and manufacturing…
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