Gear Lapping
Core
Operate manual and CNC gear lapping equipment to improve gear tooth contact patterns, surface finish, and running characteristics of bevel and spiral bevel gears.
Role type
Manufacturing operator (gear finishing)
Builds
Bevel and spiral bevel gears meeting engineering specifications for tooth contact, surface finish, and noise performance
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Gear finishing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
blueprint and gear drawing interpretation, gear terminology, gear tooth geometry, contact pattern evaluation, lapping processes, precision measuring equipment, machine setup, tooling, lapping compounds, gear inspection methods
Preferred skills
bevel gear manufacturing, Gleason gear finishing processes, evaluating contact patterns, making machine adjustments to refine contact pattern
Technologies
manual gear lapping equipment, CNC gear lapping equipment, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gear inspection equipment
Responsibilities
Set up and operate manual and CNC gear lapping machines, Install and true gears, workholding fixtures, tooling, and machine components, Select and establish machine settings in accordance with process requirements, Operate equipment to produce gears meeting engineering specifications, Inspect gear tooth contact patterns and adjust machine settings, Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, Monitor machine performance, tooling condition, and lapping compound effectiveness, Complete work orders, Record labor, production quantities, scrap, downtime, inspection results, and process data, Clean gears, fixtures, and machines between production runs, Perform routine operator maintenance, Identify machine malfunctions, tooling issues, or quality concerns, Follow all safety requirements, Sustain the 5S ratings of the work area, Participate in continuous improvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC