Gear Cutter Machinist

100Hires, Inc.; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Job summary

Integrity Trade Services is seeking an experienced Spiral & Straight Bevel Gear Cutter/Gear Machinist for a direct hire in Broadview, IL. The role focuses on setup, cutting, inspection, and development of bevel gear sets using Gleason equipment. This position emphasizes reverse engineering, custom, low-volume work, and high-quality gear mesh.

Benefits included; salary $25-$35/hr DOE. The successful candidate will read gear prints, set up gear-cutting machinery, and troubleshoot to achieve

Qualifications

• Previous bevel gear-cutting experience is required.
• Experience operating Gleason gear-cutting machines is strongly preferred.
• Spiral bevel gear-cutting experience is highly desirable.
• Straight bevel/Coniflex gear-cutting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Gleason bevel gear-cutting machinery.
• Produce spiral bevel and straight bevel gears.
• Configure machines for varying sizes, ratios, tooth geometries.
• Read gear prints and machine-setting data, adjust accordingly.
• Inspect gears during machining and after completion.

Skills

Bevel gear-cutting experience

Gear geometry knowledge

Reading gear drawings

Troubleshooting gear-cutting issues

Precision measurement

Tools

Gleason gear-cutting machines

Gleason gear testers

Gleason cutter-sharpening equipment

Gear testing equipment

Job description

Spiral & Straight Bevel Gear Cutter / Gear Machinist - $25-$35/hr DOE!This position is a direct hire opportunity!Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Spiral & Straight Bevel Gear Cutter / Gear Machinist for our manufacturing client to start immediately at $25-$35/hr DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our clientupon hire!Responsibilities:A well-established industrial gear manufacturing and repair operation is seeking an experienced Spiral and/or Straight Bevel Gear Cutter. This is a hands-on role for a skilled gear-cutting professional with experience in the setup, cutting, inspection, and development of bevel gear sets.The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of bevel gear geometry and be comfortable independently setting up equipment, producing quality gear sets, evaluating tooth contact patterns, and making adjustments as needed. Experience operating Gleason bevel gear machinery is strongly preferred.This position supports primarily custom, repair-based, reverse-engineered, and low-volume gear manufacturing work. It is not a repetitive production-machining position. Many jobs involve working from existing samples, worn components, or customer-supplied gears, requiring sound judgment, troubleshooting ability, and a thorough understanding of the gear-cutting process.Set up and operate Gleason bevel gear-cutting machineryProduce spiral bevel and straight bevel gearsConfigure machines for varying gear sizes, ratios, tooth geometries, and applicationsRead and interpret gear prints, job summaries, setup information, and machine-setting dataCalculate, determine, or apply required cutting and machine settingsSelect, install, and properly adjust cutters, tooling, and related equipmentEstablish appropriate tooth depth, tooth thickness, backlash, and cutting conditionsInspect gears during the machining process and after completionUtilize Gleason gear-testing equipment to verify gear quality and meshEvaluate tooth contact and bearing patterns between mating gear setsAdjust machine settings and setups to improve gear contact patterns and performanceWork with engineering and machining personnel on reverse-engineered gear setsHelp determine whether worn, damaged, or customer-supplied gears can be reproducedMaintain complete setup and manufacturing records for future repeat workTroubleshoot cutting, setup, tooth-contact, and gear-mesh issuesMaintain equipment, tooling, and organization within the gear departmentEquipment:The gear department includes a variety of Gleason cutting, testing, and sharpening equipment, such as:Gleason #7A Gear CuttersGleason #12 Gear CuttersGleason #14 Coniflex Gear CuttersGleason #16 Gear CuttersGleason #26 Gear CutterGleason #6, #13A, #14A, #17, and #27 Gear TestersGleason cutter-sharpening equipmentLocation: Broadview, ILSchedule/Shift Details: First ShiftOvertime as needed.Qualifications:Previous bevel gear-cutting experience is requiredExperience operating Gleason gear-cutting machines is strongly preferredSpiral bevel gear-cutting experience is highly desirableStraight bevel and/or Coniflex gear-cutting experience is highly desirableStrong understanding of bevel gear geometry, terminology, and gear-cutting principlesAbility to independently set up and operate gear-cutting equipmentExperience reading gear drawings, setup sheets, and machine-setting informationKnowledge of tooth contact patterns, backlash, and proper gear meshExperience using Gleason gear-testing equipment is a significant advantageCutter-sharpening experience is a plusExperience with reverse engineering, industrial repair, or custom gear manufacturing is preferredAbility to use precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and related measuring toolsIdeal Candidate:This role is best suited for an experienced gear cutter rather than someone whose experience is limited to operating production machinery.The successful candidate will be able to take a gear job from beginning to end: review the requirements, determine the correct setup, prepare the equipment, cut the gear, inspect the finished part, evaluate gear tooth contact, and make adjustments necessary to produce a high-quality gear set.Experience working with older manual Gleason equipment is particularly valuable. Since the work often involves industrial repair, reverse engineering, and one-off or low-volume gear sets, the ideal person will be resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving unique manufacturing challenges.Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionPTO401kWhy choose Integrity Trade Services?At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.Interested? Want to Learn More?Reach out to Tracie Metcalf at [e-mail] or call 219-237-4740!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities#zr#HIGH1You should be proficient in:Equipment TroubleshootingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine RepairG-CodeM-CodePrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyMachines & technologies you'll use:Gear Machinery (Gleason)