Senior Gear Technician

Accelera; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera seeks a Senior Gear Technician to act as a technical authority for complex power transmission components. You will drive precision manufacturing and restoration, mentoring the production team to ensure components meet rigorous industrial standards.

You will analyze gear specifications, produce gears with CNC and manual centers, and validate integrity through detailed inspections. Expertise in AGMA standards and GD&T will be essential as you support engineering reverse-engineering

Qualifications

• Extensive background in precision gear manufacturing, repair, or industrial gearbox maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in identifying gear parameters through manual inspection and measurement.
• Hands-on experience with hobbing, shaping, grinding, or multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Technical mastery of gear inspection tools, including analytical CMM and lead/involute measurement devices.
• Strong command of AGMA quality standards, blueprint reading, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize gear specifications including tooth geometry, pressure angles, and pitch through physical inspection.
• Execute the production of replacement gears and custom components using advanced CNC and manual machining centers.
• Validate component integrity by performing detailed inspections for runout, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy.
• Restore worn or damaged gear systems, including tooth profile correction and hub modifications.
• Translate complex engineering drawings and AGMA specifications into actionable manufacturing plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reverse-engineer legacy parts where technical documentation is unavailable.
• Provide expert guidance on material science, heat treatment protocols, and surface finishing techniques.
• Act as the primary technical resource for gear-related inquiries and provide hands-on training to staff.

Skills

Gear manufacturing

Gear inspection

AGMA standards

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Multi-axis CNC

Lead/involute measurement

Material science

Heat treatment

Education

Apprenticeship or trade certification

Mechanical engineering background

Tools

CMM gear measurement

Gear measurement tools

Job description

As a Senior Gear Technician, you will serve as a technical authority for complex power transmission components, leveraging your deep expertise in gear geometry and mechanical systems. You will drive the precision manufacturing and restoration process, ensuring that every component meets rigorous industrial standards while mentoring the production team.

About the Role

As a Senior Gear Technician, you will serve as a technical authority for complex power transmission components, leveraging your deep expertise in gear geometry and mechanical systems. You will drive the precision manufacturing and restoration process, ensuring that every component meets rigorous industrial standards while mentoring the production team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize gear specifications including tooth geometry, pressure angles, and pitch through physical inspection.
• Execute the production of replacement gears and custom components using advanced CNC and manual machining centers.
• Validate component integrity by performing detailed inspections for runout, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy.
• Restore worn or damaged gear systems, including tooth profile correction and hub modifications.
• Translate complex engineering drawings and AGMA specifications into actionable manufacturing plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reverse-engineer legacy parts where technical documentation is unavailable.
• Provide expert guidance on material science, heat treatment protocols, and surface finishing techniques.
• Act as the primary technical resource for gear-related inquiries and provide hands-on training to staff.

Required Skills

• Extensive background in precision gear manufacturing, repair, or industrial gearbox maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in identifying gear parameters through manual inspection and measurement.
• Hands-on experience with hobbing, shaping, grinding, or multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Technical mastery of gear inspection tools, including analytical CMM and lead/involute measurement devices.
• Strong command of AGMA quality standards, blueprint reading, and GD&T.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience with large-scale industrial or marine-grade gearing systems.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or trade certification in precision machining.
• Background in mechanical engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for gear design and toolpath generation.