Job Description:

• 1) Sets up automatic spline roll-forming machines to cold-form splines on gear shafts according to machine setup instructions and knowledge of operational capabilities of machine, using handtools and gauges: Places shims to position die-racks at specified height and verifies position with micrometer.

• 2) Turns knob to adjust vernier gauges and obtain specified spacing of die mounts.

• 3) Places die-racks in mounts and clamps racks in position.

• 4) Places spline blank between machine centers and positions machine tailstock to accommodate length of workpiece.

• 5) Starts and cycles machine to verify operation specified.

• 6) Inspects trial run splines for conformance to specifications, using micrometer and gauges.

• 7) Adjusts machine to correct faulty setup if splines do not meet specifications.

• 8) May set up roll-forming machines to cold-form threads on gear shaft and be designated Job Setter, Thread-Rolling Machine.