Work Performed:
Performs any phase of inspection necessary to check dimensional characteristics of gear teeth and their components. Sets up, lays out and inspects a variety of machined gears and splines by performing both functional and analytical type checks to deter mine allowable deviations in dimensions making decisions as to whether or not they are within acceptable limits using a wide variety of precision measuring devices such as inspection machines, equipment, instruments, gages, etc.
Makes inspections on first run gears and other gear type parts and determines whether or not they are acceptable for production runs. Makes necessary machine setups to accomplish all types of gear inspection involving numerous inspection tolerance dimensions, coordinated dimensions, irregular surfaces requiring coordination in several planes where accumulation of tolerances are critical factors.
Performs layout operations on graph paper where readings are recorded to determine if proper involute, runout, tooth spacing, etc. are within specified tolerances. Makes hairline decisions where dimensions are not shown on blueprints or are not a matter of shop practice. Inspects all types of gears and other gear type parts such as, but not limited to, curvic tooth splines, spherical splines, involute splines, spur gears and spiral bevel gears.
Sets and calibrates inspection equipment as required to meet test specifications and settings. Performs a variety of inspection checks as involute, hardness, runout, tooth spacing, surface and finish, lead, concentricity, stock removal, wobble, etc. on both internal and external gear teeth.
Accepts work inspected or otherwise rejects work, which fails to meet acceptable standards. Works with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel in the development of new gear patterns. Inspects, approves and accepts tooling master, grand master and working master gears.
Maintains a permanent record file on all master type gears as well as production gears. Records serial numbers, part numbers, stock removal and other information necessary for future reference. Aids, guides and instructs lower grade inspectors in all phases of gear inspection work and performs the more complicated duties involving hairline decisions. Performs receiving inspections as required.
