Gear Cutter Operator - Machinist I (Aerospace Precision)

Hydraulics International, Inc; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, Life

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Hydraulics International, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Gear Cutter Operator – Machinist Level I to safely operate gear-cutting equipment and follow established processes for aerospace components.

The role involves reading drawings, performing in-process inspections, and ensuring tool wear is minimized while maintaining production. Candidates should have a HS diploma and basic machining experience; on-site work with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic gear-cutting, machining, machine-shop, or related technical experience.
• Ability to safely operate assigned gear-cutting equipment following required training.
• Basic knowledge of gear-manufacturing terminology and machining principles.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Basic shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, and dimensional calculations.
• Ability to use applicable precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to recognize abnormal machining conditions and elevate appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned gear hobbing, shaping, broaching, and related equipment using established setups.
• Review travelers, drawings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection requirements.
• Load, position, secure, and unload components correctly.
• Verify approved cutters, hobs, arbors, fixtures, and workholding before production.
• Perform routine tool changes and limited machine adjustments within defined authorization.
• Monitor tooth condition, dimensions, finish, tooling condition, and machine performance.
• Perform required in-process inspection using approved measurement methods.
• Recognize tool wear, chatter, dimensional drift, poor finish, and other abnormal conditions.
• Stop production and elevate suspected tooling, machine, setup, or quality problems.
• Maintain required production, inspection, traceability, housekeeping, and FOD controls.

Skills

Gear-cutting basics

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Blueprint interpretation

Problem detection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gear inspection equipment

Job description

Hydraulics International, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Gear Cutter Operator – Machinist Level I to safely operate gear-cutting equipment and follow established processes for aerospace components.

The role involves reading drawings, performing in-process inspections, and ensuring tool wear is minimized while maintaining production. Candidates should have a HS diploma and basic machining experience; on-site work with competitive benefits.