Gear Hobber Technician

Job Summary:

Door Controls USA is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Gear Cutter/Grinder with gear cutting and grinding experience. Prepare materials for machines; maintain quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintain equipment and supplies; maintain shop cleanliness and scrap material bins. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn competitive pay and full-time benefits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Buff and grind machine parts.

· Maintain shop cleanliness using standard cleaning practices.

· Handle and transport scrap materials to discard and recycle bin in various locations.

· Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

· Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

· Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

· Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

· Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

· Operates gear / pinion manufacturing machines including manual loading/unloading, indicating and measuring of parts.

· Maintains preventative maintenance of equipment.

· Inspects and changes cutters as needed to produce quality parts.

· Hand deburrs finished parts to produce a uniform edge break of gear / pinion teeth.

· Moves finished parts from the gear production area to the gearbox assembly area.

· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

· Use micrometers, calipers, and go/no-go gauges.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Strong ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.

· Experience with a variety of hand tools

· Experience operating gear hobbers or other lathes.

Experience:

Gear Hobbing,

2+ years in manufacturing / production environment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing up and working on your feet.

Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds at times.