Gear Grinder C - Second Shift

Gear Grinder C - Second Shift | Lockheed Martin

Function Set up and operate gear grinding, wheel dress and balancing machines to produce rough and finish ground splines, spurs, and helical gears. Typical Responsibilities Follow specific instructions to set up and operate gear-grinding machines and to operate associated wheel dress and balancing equipment. On set-ups that are more involved, receive assistance and instruction. Use a variety of hand tools, gauges and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, work piece, etc.

Under direction of higher grade grinder operator, use optical equipment to present wheel dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required, indicate work piece between bench centers prior to loading grinder and make any other adjustments and/or calculations necessary to meet quality standards. Check and record work piece pitch and root diameters prior to grind, monitor machine operations, check finished part prior to unloading and obtain any required dimensional verification.

Visually check parts for finish, root profile and for indications of surface burn or tempering. Maintain records of all finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance of finished part. Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as related to gear machining. Follow directions of higher-grade operators or Working Leader to resolve problems and correct any discrepancies indicated by inspection.

Refer questionable conditions or recurring difficulties to working leader or supervision. Perform operator checklist as required and comply with all EH&S procedures. As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices. May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Please Note:

This is for a Second Shift role.

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