Spiral Bevel Gear Machinist — Reverse Engineering Focus

At a glance

• Compensation: $25–$35/hr DOE
• Type: Direct hire via Integrity Trade Services for our manufacturing client
• Location: Broadview, IL
• Shift: First shift • OT: As needed
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) upon client hire
• Start: Immediate

Role highlights

• Custom, repair-centric, low-volume work—not repetitive production
• Hands-on setups, cutting, inspection, and development of bevel gear sets
• Heavy use of Gleason cutting and testing equipment
• Reverse engineering from samples, worn components, or customer-supplied gears

Core responsibilities

• Set up and operate Gleason machines for spiral and straight bevel gears
• Configure machines for different sizes, ratios, geometries, and applications
• Read gear prints, job packets, setup sheets, and machine-setting data
• Select/adjust cutters and tooling; establish tooth depth, thickness, backlash, and cutting conditions
• Inspect gears during and after machining; verify mesh with Gleason testers
• Evaluate tooth contact and bearing patterns; adjust settings to optimize contact
• Collaborate with engineering/machining on reverse-engineered gear sets
• Determine if worn/damaged/customer-supplied gears can be reproduced
• Maintain complete setup and manufacturing records for repeat jobs
• Troubleshoot cutting, setup, tooth-contact, and gear-mesh issues; maintain gear department organization

On-site Gleason equipment

• Cutters: #7A, #12, #14 Coniflex, #16, #26
• Testers: #6, #13A, #14A, #17, #27
• Cutter-sharpening equipment

Qualifications

• Previous bevel gear-cutting experience (required)
• Gleason gear-cutting machine experience (strongly preferred)
• Spiral bevel and straight bevel/Coniflex experience (highly desirable)
• Solid understanding of bevel gear geometry, terminology, and cutting principles
• Independent setup/operation capability
• Experience reading gear drawings, setup sheets, and machine-setting info
• Knowledge of tooth contact patterns, backlash, and proper gear mesh
• Experience using Gleason gear-testing equipment (big plus)
• Cutter sharpening (plus)
• Reverse engineering, industrial repair, or custom gear manufacturing background (preferred)
• Comfort with micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and related precision metrology

Ideal profile

Best suited for a seasoned gear cutter who can own a job end-to-end—from requirements to setup, cutting, inspection, and final adjustments. Experience with older manual Gleason machines is especially valuable.

Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Machines & technologies you'll use: Gear Machinery (Gleason)

Why ITS

Integrity Trade Services provides competitive weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Apply now

Email Tracie Metcalf at

t.metcalf@itsstaffing.com

or call 219-237-4740 to learn more and get started.

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