Gear Cutting Machinist - 2nd shift

“TWG” is the group name we use to refer to the industry’s foremost producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications.  The seven brands comprising TWG include Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, Gear Products, Pullmaster and LANTEC.  Operating from the Jenks, Oklahoma facility are the Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch and Gear Products brands with Pullmaster and LANTEC brands operating from the Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

By drawing upon the talent of our dedicated employees and the strengths of these brands, TWG has become known around the world for providing innovative products and solutions designed and manufactured to high quality standards and delivered to our customers on time.  The products and solutions produced by TWG find their way into diverse applications including onshore oil and gas, the utility industry, commercial and governmental towing and recovery, construction and offshore cranes, marine applications including fishing and cargo handling, forestry and mining applications and a myriad of other construction applications.

We feel that our success is directly attributable to the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm of our employees.

This is a 2nd shift role, working a standard base schedule of Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-1:00am.

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has responsibilities for the set up and operation of multiple gear-cutting and or finishing machines as listed and required in the essential duties and responsibilities section. 

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Must be able to set up and operate multiple gear-cutting / finishing machines, such as gear shaper and Hobbs.
• Must be able to machine spline or gear teeth on metal blanks according to machining instructions, gear types, and the best recognized gear machining practices.
• Deburr finished parts as required per job traveler.
• Using work orders and prints, must be able to determine gear dimensions, specifications, fixtures, cutters and machine settings
• Verifies conformance of parts to specifications using visual inspection, gages, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
• Required to maintain accurate and timely transactions in the ERP system.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Basic gear cutting machine maintenance.
• Reads drawings to ensure correct quantity of teeth, type of cutter, standard or non-standard part, use of pins, specifications and tolerances.
• Records scrap quantity and complete corrective action form.  Forward scrap and completed corrective action form to the inspector.
• As required, selects feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut and tools for each operation appropriate for work pieces
• May be required to train other employees and help in other departments as directed.
• This position is also responsible for, with authority to follow ISO procedures, initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, protect the environment, including preventing pollution, analyzing or identifying areas for correction or improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to travel as required and /or directed.

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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