at The Gleason Works in Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN I Under close supervision, will perform entry-level tasks for electrical or mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.We are looking for applicants who are dependable, focused on providing the highest-level quality product to the customer, and take pride in their work.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?We provide a career that offers work / life balance. Our progressive compensation program is based on skill and merit. We believe in continuing education and provide opportunities for training through internal and external programs.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
+ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick
+ Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
+ Wellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health club
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ 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)
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 philosophies. Gleason business principles include effective communication and teamwork and are the foundation of our culture which drive the continual improvement of business processes aimed at ever-higher customer satisfaction. We strive to conduct business throughout the world in a manner that protects the environment and is compatible with the eco-economic needs of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to improving our environmental sustainability through responsible actions with the goal of driving our environmental impact toward zero.
Responsibilities:
+ Understands principles and follows established protocol for L.O.T.O.
+ Understands arc flash/shock hazard application and properly interprets labels
+ Understands principles and operation of multi-meter test instruments
+ Understands facility power distribution
+ Able to properly use common hand tools
+ Able to interpret and utilize information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of production equipment
+ Understands types, applications, and installation procedures for bearings and lubricants
+ Understands the operating principles of a confined fluid system, associated components, and basic schematic interpretation
+ Knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
+ Knowledge of basic interpretation and utilization of assembly drawings for facilitating the repair sub-assemblies
+ Has an understanding of integrated systems for the purpose of fault-finding and facilitation of repair
+ Use safe practices at all times
Training schedule: Monday through Friday / 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Work schedule: Monday through Friday / 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
All applicants offered employment will complete substance and physical capacity testing.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requir To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account