Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates single- or double-die gear roll-forming machines to rough and finish roll-forming of gears, according to design information and machine operating instructions: Mounts and centers forming dies on opposing die spindle heads, using handtools.

• 2) Sets stops to control traversing of die spindle head to predetermined operating position.

• 3) Adjusts each die spindle to form gears as specified and adjusts and locks phase adjustor to obtain designated rotational timing of dies with gear teeth on workpiece.

• 4) Positions arbor on machine to form gears of specified diameter.

• 5) Adjusts speed of arbor motor with speed of dies to ensure clash-free engagement of dies with workpiece.

• 6) Mounts gear blank on arbor and starts machine to produce trial run gear to verify setup of machine.

• 7) Feels and inspects gear to detect defects, such as burrs, using gauges and micrometers.

• 8) Adjusts machine to correct faulty machine setup if gears do not meet specifications.

• 9) Pushes buttons to start automatic operation of machine and monitors forming of gears.