Gear Cutting Specialist

Fusion People; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Gear Cutter for a minimum of 3 months in Barton Under Needwood. The role involves using measuring equipment, controlling machines, and working safely in a team environment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in the rail or automotive industry and a recognized engineering qualification. The position requires good problem-solving skills and a practical mechanical orientation. Flexible hours are offered, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in relevant rail or automotive industry.
• Be practical and mechanically oriented.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide range of measuring equipment to check components.
• Write and interpret instructions and procedures to assemble equipment and products accurately.
• Control machines and processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical orientation

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

TOS gear hobbing machine

Churchill gear hobbing machine

Pfauter CNC gear cutter (Siemens 840 control)

Pfauter CNC gear tooth grinder (Siemens 840 control)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Gear Cutter
Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire
Duration: 3 months min
Hours: 7am-4pm Mon to Thurs, 7am-1pm Fri

Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood require and experience Gear Cutter, for a minimum of 3 months work.

Responsibilities

• Use of a wide range of measuring equipment to check components.
• Writing and interpreting instructions and procedures to assemble equipment and products accurately.
• Obtaining relevant information from the relevant sources
• Controlling machines and processes.
• Performing inspections of equipment, structures, materials, and products.
• Analysing information and finding the best solutions to problems.
• Maintaining clear and honest communication at all times.
• Keeping the work environment safe.
• Learning and applying the latest relevant knowledge to the work
• Mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable
• Work to and support all relevant 5S activities.
• Report any near misses
• Ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
• Report any issues or problems with jobs to the line manager.
• Adhere at all times to the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental instructions, and requirements.
• Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee’s skills and abilities.

Background & Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience in relevant rail or automotive industry.
• Be practical mechanically oriented.
• Possess good problem-solving skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification required.
• Self-motivated

Familiar with the below machines

• TOS gear hobbing machine
• Churchill gear hobbing machine
• Liebherr gear hobbing machine
• Barber Colman spline hobbing machine
• Pfauter CNC gear cutter (Siemens 840 control)
• Pfauter CNC gear tooth grinder (Siemens 840 control)
• Magg gear tooth grinder (CNC, manual, or semi-automatic)
• Gear tooth rounding machines
• Gear tooth deburring machines

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