Gear Box Mechanic

About the role

Requires well-rounded knowledge of fitting and assembly and repair of machined parts, ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, and use a variety of precision measuring instruments and mechanic's tools. Requires the equivalent of 2 years high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training.

Responsibilities

• Work from assembly drawings, engineering instructions, check sheets and other written or oral instructions to plan operational sequence and assembly methods, and to incorporate changes.
• Assemble major components to build complete gear box, install various external parts and accessories.
• Replace or match parts to insure that parts are properly fitted, mated and aligned.
• Fit and align bearings, shafts, bushings and other component parts.
• Press fit parts such as bushings, gears onto shafts, etc., heating and freezing mating details when required.
• Tighten all studs and nuts to proper torque and safety wire.
• Use power and hand tools to drill, ream, tap, burr, lap, file, polish, change studs, insert helicoils, make shims and fittings, etc., as required for assembly and rework operations.
• Take gear patterns and mounting distance, check and adjust backlash and end clearance of gears.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments, and gages such as plug, depth and feeler gages, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
• As needed make up simple tools and "shop aids" to facilitate assembly.
• Direct and instruct one or two assemblers as workload requires.
• Check completed assemblies for incorporation of all modifications and conformance to all specifications.
• Review and interpret related paperwork to assure proper identification of parts and operations, and record appropriate dispositions.
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• Perform operator checklist as required.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep.
• Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
• Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
• Refer only unusual conditions to Working Leader or supervisor.

Qualifications

6 to 12 months experience required.