Gear Cutter

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Gear Cutter
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Full-time, Permanent
Monday - Thursday: 14:45 – 00:00
Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Allowance

Owen Daniels is excited to be working with a growing precision engineering company in Aldershot. As a business, they primarily supply to the Aerospace and Automotive sectors. They are looking for Gear Cutters to join the team on the second shift. This role will involve operating various machines to produce conforming products, as well as preparing materials and tooling for upcoming jobs.

Gear Cutter
Job Description

Set up machines in lines with product requirements.
Checking that the product loading and clamping is correct and secure.
Amend machine settings from one job to the next efficiently.
Gear cutting and deburring in line with the engineering drawings
Use a variety of inspections tools such as micrometers, verniers
Setting and running multiple machines when the component and/or batch sizes allow.
Ensure that production targets are met whilst ensuring that they are made accurately and to the correct standards.
Deal with technical queries where possible, as and when required.
Work in line with the internal QMS and company processes.
Gear Cutter
Skills and Qualifications/experience:

3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar industry/role.
Experience working as a Gear Cutter is desirable however will consider candidates who have set and operated CNC machinery.
Experience using a variety of measuring equipment.
Be proactive and a great team player.
Have excellent attention to detail
Gear Cutter
Benefits
Holiday: 25 days annual holiday
Pension
Life Assurance x3 Basic annual salary
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Cycle scheme

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