Gear Machinist

Who is TransMachine MTT:

TransMachine MTT specializes in maximizing the uptime and reliability of heavy-duty transmissions.  We manufacture, remanufacture, and deliver top-tier new and rebuilt transmission components, ensuring our customers experience minimal downtime.  Our mission is to revolutionize the aftermarket for transmission components by offering best-in-class quality, unparalleled delivery speed, and a comprehensive product range for every heavy-duty transmission need.  Through this commitment to excellence, we redefine the customer experience, enabling us to push the margins of what is possible.

Purpose of the Position

• To set-up and operate gear department machinery.
• To look for ways to improve department efficiency and product quality.

Duties:

• Set-up and operate machines to hob, shaper cut, chamfer, shave, and inspect gears.
• Troubleshoot machining problems.
• Ensure that gears are machined to specifications.
• Maintain department and job documentation.
• Maximize output without damaging or prematurely wearing cutters.
• Assist management with development of new gears.
• Train others in the gear department in all aspects of gear machining.
• Lead all aspects of gear machining under the authority of the shop managers.
• Occasionally perform other shop duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must know set-up, operation, and math required to machine spur, bevel, and helical gears.
• Must be able to work from a sample gear as well as from prints.
• Must have experience with Barber Coleman gear hobbers and Fellows shaper cutters.
• Must know all aspects of gear hobbing, shaper cutting, chamfering, and shaving.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others even in challenging situations.
• Must be able to effectively teach others their trade skills.
• Experience with CNC gear hobbing machines is a plus.
• Must be willing to learn CNC machine operation.
• Be able to lift 35 lbs. repeatedly daily and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.