About this opportunity
Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. lists this Gear Hobber / Shaper Operator opportunity in carson city, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Shaper OperatorMadden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for a Shaper Operator to join the team of a manufacturing client located in Carson City, NV. In this role, you'll be joining a small, family-owned precision machine shop in Carson City as a reliable Gear Hobber / Shaper Operator. This is a hands-on position running Barber-Colman gear hobbing equipment (and related gear cutting machines) to produce quality gears and precision components. We need someone who already knows how to set up and run the work correctly! Pay rate $28-$37/HRKey Responsibilities:Set up and operate Barber-Colman gear hobbers and related gear shaping / cutting equipmentLoad parts correctly, verify orientation, and perform first-piece inspectionsRead blueprints, process sheets, and gear data (DP, pressure angle, tooth count, helix, etc.)Select and mount proper hobs, cutters, and fixturesMaintain tight tolerances and surface finish requirementsPerform basic machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organizedIdentify and stop work immediately if something looks wrong (wrong load, wrong cutter, bad setup, etc.)Work safely and follow shop standards at all timesRequired Qualifications:Proven experience operating gear hobbing and/or gear shaping equipment (Barber-Colman experience strongly preferred)Ability to correctly load and orient parts — mistakes that crash machines are not acceptableSolid understanding of gear geometry and cutting principlesAbility to read blueprints and interpret gear dataReliable attendance and strong work ethicAble to work in a small crew environment with high expectationsPreferred:Experience with both conventional and CNC gear equipmentBackground in precision machining (mills, lathes, inspection)Self-starter who takes ownership of quality and equipmentWhat's Offered:Steady work in a busy, established shopCompetitive pay based on experience and proven skillSmall crew environment — your work directly mattersOpportunity for overtime and more!
Worksite address
carson city, NV, 89701, US
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