Gear Machinist

Responsibilities

• Assess tools and material needed for projects.
• Set up and operate gear hobbing machines to produce various types of gears to tight tolerances.
• Perform gear skiving operations for internal gears, splines, and hard-to-reach profiles.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes with live tooling as needed.
• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes as needed.
• Perform gear inspection using various inspection methods.
• Provide feedback and solutions to improve designs and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide training to team members.
• Maintain inventory of cutting tools, raw materials, and gear blanks.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative shop environment.
• Document and track workflow, inspection results, and non-conformances.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on machines and equipment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a related industry.
• Proficient in gear hobbing processes, tooling selection, and setup.
• Hands-on experience with gear skiving for internal profiles and splines.
• Strong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and gear specifications.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Safety conscious, dependable, and a positive attitude.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with gear grinding operations.
• Fabrication and/or welding experience.
• Familiarity with metrology tools such as CMMs.

Pay and benefits

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $45.00 to $80.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.