Machinist - Manual Gear Cutting & Grinding SpecialistMachinist - Manual Gear Cutting & Grinding SpecialistFull‐Time | Precision Mechanical Manufacturing | SydneyWe are seeking a highly skilled Machinist with specialist experience in gear cutting, grinding, and power transmission components to join our production team.
This role is hands‐on, technical, and central to the manufacture of precision mechanical parts used in heavy industrial equipment.Monday-Friday ongoing7.30am-4pm - Early Finishes on Fridays$*****phAbout the RoleYou will be responsible for the end‐to‐end manufacture of precision components including spur, helical, and bevel gears, shafts, and other rotating equipment parts.
Working within a small, collaborative workshop, you'll operate a range of specialised machinery and contribute to high accuracy production outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesSetup & Operation: Configure and operate gear hobbing machines and shapersPrecision Machining: Perform gear milling and grinding to achieve the required tolerancesBlueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings, gear data charts, and technical specificationsQuality Control: Use specialised metrology tools, gear tooth verniers, micrometers, lead/index testers,



to verify tooth geometry and dimensional accuracyMaintenance: Carry out routine machine maintenance, tool sharpening, and basic troubleshooting to maintain production efficiencyWorkshop Support: Assist with general machining tasks and collaborate with the broader production teamSkills & ExperienceIndustry Background: Proven experience in gear cutting or manufacturing rotating mechanical equipmentTechnical Knowledge: Robust understanding of gear geometry, indexing, materials (steels, alloys, bronzes), and heat‐treatment considerationsTooling Expertise: Competent in selecting and setting up hobs, cutters, arbors, mandrels, and specialised work‐holding fixturesSafety & Quality: Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and "right‐first‐time" manufacturing standardsWhat We OfferStable, long‐term role in a specialised mechanical workshopVariety of work across multiple gear types and industrial componentsSupportive team environment with strong technical capabilityOnsite parking, supplied uniforms, and half‐day FridaysOpportunities for skill development in advanced gear manufacturing
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📌 Machinist - Manual Gear Cutting & Grinding Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Intowork Australia
📍 New South Wales