Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America.

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 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.

• 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.

Spindle Assembly Mechanics utilize mechanical assembly skills to interpret mechanical engineering drawings, bills‑of‑materials, and work instructions to assemble and test high precision direct‑drive and gear‑driven machine tool spindle assemblies. Attention to detail and the ability to work with high‑precision complex mechanical assemblies is required to be successful. Successful team members enjoy working in mechanical tolerances from 0.010 to 0.00005 of an inch on a daily basis in an environmentally‑controlled environment.

Spindle Assembly Mechanics work independently on products with the close support of manufacturing engineering, team leads, materials personnel, quality engineers, and supervision.

• Have a high level of mechanical aptitude
• Experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings, models, work instructions and specifications
• Experience working with part and assembly tolerances below 0.010 inches
• Have a demonstrated understanding of shop math with the ability to calculate stack‑ups and match‑ground fits
• Can verify component conformance using precision gauges, micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Be organized, systematic and detail oriented
• Can learn from others and follow explicit instruction
• Have good problem solving and troubleshooting
• Be collaborative and team oriented
• Have a high level of accountability and pride in your work
• Align components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels and hand tools
• Verify alignment and tolerances of moving parts, using measuring instruments such as dial indicators and thickness gauges
• Assemble, set up, and operate machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer's specifications
• Form and fasten piping, fixtures, and attachments required to service machine with air, water, and oil
• Record and track inspection records during build cycle

• Proficient in cleaning and washing components
• Verify component conformance using precision gauges, micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Follows and understand inspection sheets
• Can read and understand build instructions
• Collects and organizes components per BOM and pick sheet
• Follows build procedures and best practices
• Identify and communicate build issues with quality, engineering, group leader
• Use power tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintain a clean working area,…