Aerospace CNC Gear Machinist - Precision Gear Cutting

Forest City Gear Co; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest City Gear Co in Roscoe, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will set up and operate gear hobbing, shaping, and grinding machines, with preference for experience in all three processes but openness to experts in one or two.

Candidates should be proficient in GD&T, shop math, and precision measurement, ensuring high-quality parts for aerospace applications; willingness to work on-site in Roscoe.

Qualifications

• Experience with gear cutting processes (hobbing, shaping, grinding) preferred but not required to have all three.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards is a plus.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting GD&T.
• Strong shop math skills.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and machine set-ups.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate gear hobbing machines
• Set-up and operate gear shaping machines
• Set-up and operate gear grinding machines
• Load and unload parts efficiently and safely
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate production records
• Conduct machine set-ups and adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Use GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to interpret blueprints and ensure precision
• Apply shop math skills to support machining operations
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools to inspect parts
• Maintain attention to detail to meet aerospace industry standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of cutting tools and their proper application

Skills

Gear cutting processes

GD&T proficiency

Shop math

Blueprint interpretation

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Precision measuring tools

Cutting tools knowledge

Job description

Forest City Gear Co in Roscoe, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will set up and operate gear hobbing, shaping, and grinding machines, with preference for experience in all three processes but openness to experts in one or two.

Candidates should be proficient in GD&T, shop math, and precision measurement, ensuring high-quality parts for aerospace applications; willingness to work on-site in Roscoe.