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Gear Cutter OperatorThe Horsburgh & Scott company has over 140 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and maintaining gearboxes in heavy-duty applications around the world. We are experiencing market growth and need dedicated, quality employees to be part of our team. We are currently searching for experienced candidates for the following position:Gear Cutter, Operator Position SummaryThe Gear Cutter, Operator is a skilled technician who operates gear cutting machines to manufacture precision gears used in various mechanical systems. They set up, adjust, and run machines such as hobbing, gashing, and shaping machines, to produce gears according to detailed engineering specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequencesRead and interpret blueprints, gear drawings, and machining specificationsSet up gear cutting machines by selecting and installing appropriate tools and fixturesOperate machines to cut, shape, and finish gears using processes such as hobbing, gashing, or shapingMonitor machine operations to ensure accuracy and quality of gears producedInspect finished gears using precision measuring tools like gear tooth calipers, micrometers, and gaugesPerform in-process quality checks and verify critical dimensions to ensure compliance with engineering tolerancesMaintain machine cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance and daily operator care and cleaning of gear cutting equipmentDocument production data, inspection results, and any nonconformances; promptly communicate machine or quality issues to supervisionCollaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure proper interpretation of requirements and continuous process improvementTrain and mentor junior operators as neededAdherent to all safety procedures, including proper rigging and handling of large and heavy componentsEducation & ExperienceEducation: High school diploma or equivalent work experienceExperience preferred in a manufacturing machine shop equipmentAdditional Notes:This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on large-scale, high-value components in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
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