Gear Technician – CNC Gear Grinding

About Ideal Gear and Boundary Mining Group

Ideal Gear & Machine Works Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer specializing in precision gears, custom gear components, and complete gearbox solutions for demanding industrial applications.

Ideal Gear is part of Boundary Mining Group
, a diversified group of companies providing specialized products, engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and service solutions to customers across the mining and heavy-industrial sectors. Together, our companies combine deep technical knowledge, advanced manufacturing technology, and a shared commitment to quality, innovation, safety, and customer success.

As part of Boundary Mining Group, Ideal Gear offers the stability and resources of a broader organization while maintaining the specialized expertise, teamwork, and craftsmanship of an established gear-manufacturing operation.

Ideal Gear & Machine Works Inc. is seeking an experienced Gear Technician to join our specialized gearbox manufacturing team in Delta, British Columbia.

This is an opportunity for a technically skilled professional to work with advanced CNC gear-grinding equipment and manufacture critical components to exceptionally tight tolerances. You will join an experienced team that values craftsmanship, precision, continuous learning, and pride in the quality of every component leaving our facility.

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Gear Technician is responsible for setting up and operating CNC gear-grinding equipment with supervisory support. The role involves grinding gear teeth to exact specifications, using onboard measuring technology, maintaining accurate production and calibration records, and working closely with Shop Supervision and Quality to ensure every part meets demanding technical requirements.

• Set up and operate CNC gear-grinding equipment with support from the Shop Supervisor.
• Review job travellers, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documentation before beginning work.
• Load, align, and unload components safely and accurately.
• Grind gear teeth to precise dimensional, profile, lead, pitch, and surface-finish requirements.
• Monitor machine performance and make appropriate adjustments to maintain drawing specifications and tight tolerances.
• Use onboard measuring systems and other inspection methods to verify part dimensions and determine required corrections.
• Interpret inspection results and collaborate with Quality and Shop Supervision to resolve variances.
• Determine when grinding wheels require dressing or replacement.
• Support the identification and development of tooling, fixtures, and work holding requirements.
• Complete production, inspection, calibration, and traceability documentation accurately.
• Identify equipment, tooling, quality, or process concerns and communicate them promptly.
• Assist with troubleshooting gear-manufacturing processes and mechanical components.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Contribute ideas that improve quality, consistency, productivity, and workflow.

• At least five years of relevant gearing or gear-manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working in a gear-manufacturing shop.
• Practical experience operating CNC gear-grinding equipment or closely related gear-production machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of gearing principles.
• A fundamental understanding of gearboxes, mechanical components, repair practices, and testing methods.
• Experience troubleshooting machining, mechanical, or gear-manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and job travellers.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Ability to understand inspection results and make controlled machine adjustments.
• Comfort working with tight tolerances and completing detailed production documentation.
• A Journeyperson certification in one of the following trades is considered an asset:
  • Machinist
  • Millwright
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Technician

• A strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and craftsmanship.
• A methodical approach to machine setup, inspection, and documentation.
• Dependable and consistent attendance, productivity, and work quality.
• The ability to organize work and manage changing priorities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving…