Gear Hobbing & Shaping Specialist

Gear Hobbing & Shaping Specialist

Direct hire with our manufacturing client in Kansas City, KS. $30–$35/hr DOE. Start ASAP.

What makes this role stand out

• Build precision helical, spur, worm gears, and splines—manual and CNC.
• Own setups, tooling choices, and in-process quality checks.
• First shift schedule with overtime as needed.
• Full benefits through the client upon hire.

Your impact

• Set up, operate, and monitor gear-cutting equipment to meet blueprint and spec.
• Read job travelers, drawings, and gear data to plan each cut.
• Measure critical features using precision instruments and document results.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality challenges.
• Keep equipment and work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.

Equipment & metrology you’ll use

• Gear hobbing machines; gear shaping machines; worm/thread milling; CNC gear-cutting systems.
• Calipers, micrometers (including large-capacity), vernier tools, dial indicators.
• Height gauges, gauge blocks, and other inspection instruments.
• General hand and power tools.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in machining/machine tech preferred.
• 5+ years in gear manufacturing with proven setup and cutting experience; manual setup preferred.
• Comfort machining steel, stainless, bronze, cast materials, and nylon.
• 5+ years using precision metrology in a machining/manufacturing setting.
• Fluent with gear nomenclature and specs: diametral pitch, module, circular pitch, pressure angles, measurement over wires.
• Hands-on skill with change gears, hob-head settings, and machine adjustments.
• Solid shop math: geometry, conversions, measurements, basic trigonometry.
• Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving under production demands.
• Team-first communicator across production, quality, and supervision.

Physical & work environment

• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for long periods; frequent bending and reaching.
• Work safely in an active manufacturing environment.

Schedule & pay

• First Shift with overtime as needed
• Location: Kansas City, KS
• Pay: $30–$35/hour DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits through the client upon hire

Why Integrity Trade Services

Weekly, competitive pay and a benefits package designed to support your life and career.

Get started

Email Tracie Metcalf at t.metcalf@itsstaffing.com or call 219-237-4740.