Key Seater Machine Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequences


• Read and interpret blueprints, gear drawings, and machining specifications


• Set up gear cutting machines by selecting and installing appropriate tools and fixtures


• Operate machines to cut, shape, and finish gears using processes such as hobbing, gashing, or shaping


• Monitor machine operations to ensure accuracy and quality of gears produced


• Inspect finished gears using precision measuring tools like gear tooth calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Perform in-process quality checks and verify critical dimensions to ensure compliance with engineering tolerances


• Maintain machine cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance and daily operator care and cleaning of gear cutting equipment


• Document production data, inspection results, and any nonconformances; promptly communicate machine or quality issues to supervision


• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure proper interpretation of requirements and continuous process improvement


• Train and mentor junior operators as needed


• Adherent to all safety procedures, including proper rigging and handling of large and heavy components

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent 


• Experience:  2–5 years of experience operating Hobbing, Gashing or Shaping gears or related Manufacturing machine shop equipment 

• This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on large-scale, high-value components in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.