Gear Cutter / Gear Cutting Machinist

Interaction Recruitment Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Skilled engineering team

Diverse precision work

Opportunity to develop specialist mach

Job summary

Beard & Fitch Ltd is seeking a committed Gear Cutter / Gear Cutting Machinist to join their engineering team. The role involves setting up gear-cutting machinery and manufacturing precision gears from engineering drawings to demanding specifications.

Applicants should have experience in gear cutting or gear manufacturing, along with proficiency in gear hobbing, shaping or similar processes. Strong measurement skills and attention to detail are essential for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Experience in gear cutting or gear manufacturing to a high standard.
• Experience operating gear hobbing, shaping or similar machinery.
• Solid understanding of precision engineering and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and high quality standards.
• Skilled with micrometers, verniers and gauges for measurement.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, materials and machining techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate gear-cutting machinery.
• Manufacture precision gears and mechanical components from drawings.
• Carry out gear hobbing, shaping or similar operations as needed.
• Select and prepare cutting tools and equipment.
• Work to tight tolerances and maintain quality.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Inspect finished components with precision measuring equipment.
• Make machine adjustments to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve machining issues, maintaining a safe environment.
• Work independently and within a team to meet production targets.

Skills

Gear cutting experience

Gear hobbing/shaping experience

Precision engineering understanding

Engineering drawings literacy

Tight tolerances experience

Measuring equipment mastery

Cutting tools & materials knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent work capability

Tools

Gear-cutting machinery

Measuring instruments

Job description

Gear Cutter / Gear Cutting Machinist

Company: Beard & Fitch Ltd
Location: To be confirmed
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Working Hours: To be confirmed

About the Role

Our client, an established engineering company, is looking for an experienced Gear Cutter / Gear Cutting Machinist to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience in gear cutting, precision engineering and manufacturing mechanical components to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be confident working from engineering drawings, setting up machinery and producing precision gears and components to required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate gear-cutting machinery.
• Manufacture precision gears and mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out gear hobbing, shaping or other gear-cutting operations, depending on machinery and experience.
• Select and prepare appropriate cutting tools and equipment.
• Work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment.
• Make machine adjustments to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve machining issues.
• Maintain machinery and ensure a safe, clean working environment.
• Work independently and as part of an engineering team to meet production requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in gear cutting or gear manufacturing.
• Experience operating gear hobbing, shaping or similar machinery.
• Good understanding of precision engineering and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Confident using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Good understanding of cutting tools, materials and machining techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, practical and able to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills

• CNC or manual machining experience.
• Experience in gear hobbing, gear shaping or gear grinding.
• Knowledge of spur gears, helical gears and other gear types.
• Experience with one-off components and small-batch production.
• Mechanical engineering or machining qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a skilled engineering team.
• Varied precision engineering and gear-manufacturing work.
• Opportunity to develop specialist machining skills.