Gear Hobber Tech at Door Controls USA – Ben Wheeler, Texas

At Door Controls USA, we are always on the lookout for passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments. We seek team members who are dedicated to excellence & innovation in the automatic & manual door industry. Ideal candidates should bring a blend of technical skills, customer-focused attitudes, & a willingness to learn & grow with us. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer opportunities to build a rewarding career within a supportive & inclusive workplace.

Guided by our mission of Opening Doors for Generations & grounded in our core values—Available, Reliable, Economic, & Innovative—we strive to make a lasting impact for our customers & communities. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions & services to our customers nationwide.

Benefits Package Offered for full-time employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K + Company Match
• Legal Shield

Job Summary:

Door Controls USA is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Gear Cutter/Grinder with gear cutting and grinding experience. Produces machined parts by setting up and operating Barber-Coleman gear hobber machines; prepare materials for machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies; maintain shop cleanliness and scrap material bins. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn competitive pay and full-time benefits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials for use within the department using automated saws, chop saws and vibratory machines.
• Maintain shop cleanliness using standard cleaning practices.
• Handle and transport scrap materials to discard and recycle bin in various locations.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to set-up and operate various gear / pinion manufacturing equipment.
• Operates gear / pinion manufacturing machines including manual loading/unloading, indicating and measuring of parts.
• Maintains preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Inspects and changes cutters as needed to produce quality parts.
• Hand deburrs finished parts to produce a uniform edge break of gear / pinion teeth.
• Moves finished parts from the gear production area to the gearbox assembly area.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Read machining instructions, blueprints, and gear specification sheets to define machine settings, fixtures, and required hobs used for dimensions and tolerances.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools
• Experience operating gear hobbers or other lathes.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers and go/no-go gauges.

Experience:

Gear Hobbing, Lathe or CNC experience a plus.

2+ years in manufacturing / production environment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing up and working on your feet.

Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds at times.