High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Basic gear-cutting, machining, machine-shop, or related technical experience.
Ability to safely operate assigned gear-cutting equipment following required training.
Basic knowledge of gear-manufacturing terminology and machining principles.
Ability to read basic engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
Basic shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, and dimensional calculations.
Ability to use applicable precision measuring instruments.
Ability to recognize abnormal machining conditions and escalate appropriately.
Must follow applicable requirements for PPE, machine guarding, safe tool and cutter handling, chip and coolant handling, lifting, lockout/tagout awareness, material handling, and machine safety devices.