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.
Position Summary:
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.
Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
- 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”
- 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, sets 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
Job Responsibilities/qualifications
Level I – Mechanic, Spindle Assembly I
- 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, follows 5S standards
- Follows company and department processes and procedures
- Ability to train and demonstrate mechanical assembly competency on trained assemblies
Level II – Mechanic, Spindle Assembly II
Proficient in all of Level I responsibilities as well as:
- Basic operation of trim cell equipment and balancer
- Build/assemble critical subassemblies (requires more attention to detail, precision)
- Ability to build a variety of different families of spindle and/or ball screw assemblies
- Teach/train new hires/contractors
Level III – Mechanic, Spindle Assembly III
Proficient in all of Level I and Level II responsibilities as well as:
- Work with Engineering on development of spindles and build and test procedures
- Identify potential design issues and offer solutions
- Helps to develop best practices
- Ability to work on a large variety of spindles and ball screws or combination of
- Demonstrates a high level of quality control
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
- Demonstrated competency and interest in complex mechanical assembly
- High degree of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to think critically and solve complex mechanical problems
- Knowledge of machine tool spindles is a plus
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Relevant experience
Examples:
Precision machining
Tool and die maker
Instrument maker
Engine mechanic
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with precision assemblies
Examples:
Spindle assembler
Machine builder
Engine builder
Gun smith
Automotive technician
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Outlook
- Internet
- SAP a plus
Travel Requirements:
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 requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
