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Gear Shaper/Hobb Operator

Ferndale, MI 48220

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Industry: General Job Number: 44100287 Pay Rate: $17.48 / hour

Job Description


We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gear Shaper & Hobb Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our production process, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position requires a blend of mechanical knowledge, hands-on skills, and attention to detail. As an Operator, you will be responsible for operating machinery, fabricating products, and maintaining quality standards within a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Responsibilities
  • Sets up and operates one or more gear shaping machines to machine splines or gear teeth in metal blanks, according to machining instructions and knowledge of gear types and gear shaping procedures.
  • Reads machining instructions or blueprints to determine machine settings, holding fixtures and cutters to use, and gear type, dimensions, tolerances, and number of teeth to be cut and shaped.
  • Clamps workpiece in fixture or presses it on arbor.
  • Positions and secures specified cutter on spindle in relation to workpiece and sets length of stroke, using wrenches.
  • Moves levers or mounts gears in machine to set feed rates, cutting speeds, and rotation speeds of cutter and workpiece, according to machining instructions.
  • Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against cutter and workpiece.
  • Verifies conformance of machined gears to specifications, using micrometers, master gears, gear measuring wires, and special gear inspection equipment.
  • Machines used: Fellows #7, Fellows #3, Barber, Coleman, Hobbs

Qualifications
  • Some knowledge or experience as Gear Shaper preferred.
  • Experience in machining preferred.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices is a plus.
  • Good attitude and work ethic.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.




About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). 




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