Gear Grinder C - Second Shift

Description

Set up and operate gear grinding, wheel dress and balancing machines to produce rough and finish ground splines, spurs, and helical gears.

• 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.

• Requires knowledge of machining characteristics and qualities of metals. Make calculations involving shop mathematics and handbook formulas including algebra and trigonometry.
• Use precision instruments such as dial indicators, blade and ball micrometers, height gages and familiarization of other inspection methods.
• Equivalent to a minimum of 2 years high school or a minimum of 6-9 months of trades training in a particular trade or field.
• Over 3 months up to 1 year experience.

Please note:

This is for a Second Shift role.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available:
No
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift: Second