Hob Operator

International Medical Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

International Medical Group is seeking a meticulous machinist to read blueprints and tighten tolerances on precision parts in our La Porte, IN facility. You will interpret GD&T, operate hob machines, and verify settings with gauges, ensuring production parts meet specifications.

The role requires attention to safety, documentation, and continuous process improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating across shifts to document

Qualifications

• Knowledge of verifying parts with gauges and adjusting offsets to meet drawings.
• Ability to operate at a demanding pace.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic to obtain correct dimensions.
• Skills in monitoring performance, using gauges, logic-based problem solving, testing products and processes, and identifying improvements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders, GD&T, and drawings to run parts accurately.
• Set up and operate hob machines; ensure alignment and perform basic math as needed.
• Measure parts (TIR, OD, ID) and verify first‑run and production parts.
• Maintain specs by monitoring grooving and tooth cutting and performing minor adjustments.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Document actions and communicate issues across shifts.
• Update knowledge via manuals and educational opportunities.
• Own new tasks and seek opportunities to add value.
• Accept other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Basic arithmetic

Hand–eye coordination

Tools

Hob machines

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run parts as directed with the ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Run multiple hobs as set up with the ability to change parts insuring alignment, including basic math. Experience with hob machines is helpful, but not required.
• Verifies settings by measuring parts (i.e. T.I.R. O.D, I.D, etc.), first‑run and production parts, and workpieces; adhering to documented and engineered standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing grooving, and tooth cutting, including piece part operation run‑out, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; making minor adjustments and operating controls; identifying worn tools for replacement; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Any other task assigned by management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be:

• Knowledgeable in the verification of parts produced with the use of varied measurement gauges which would allow for modifying offsets to meet customer engineering drawing specifications.
• Knowledgeable and willing to operate machines at a demanding pace.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to generate the correct finished dimensions.
• Must possess skills in: monitoring performance of self or organization to make improvements or take corrective action; watching gauges, dial, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; controlling operations of equipment or systems; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities:

• Good listening, problem sensitivity, quick response reaching time, arm‑hand steadiness and rate control.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining and entering accurate information in B&B ERP system.
• Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Providing information to supervisors, co‑workers via telephone, written form, e‑mail or in person.
• The ability to meet strict deadlines or be able to communicate those that cannot be met.
• Must follow all safety procedures and policies as mandated by B&B.
• Ability to stand on hard surface for the entire work shift.
• Frequent walking.
• Must be awake while on duty.