What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gear Inspector A - 2nd shift position at Bell Flight?
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.
Tools & Equipment Used:
Precision measuring instruments such as involute machines, red liners, optical comparators, Rockwell machines, profilometer, dividing heads, etc. Also uses calipers, height gages, micrometers, measuring wires, indicators, gauge blocks, layout instruments, inspection stamps and a variety of other precision measuring instruments.
Experience & Other Requirements:
Five years gear inspection experience.
Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Second Shift
Job Posting
08/22/2025, 12:46:29 PM
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.
Tools & Equipment Used:
Precision measuring instruments such as involute machines, red liners, optical comparators, Rockwell machines, profilometer, dividing heads, etc. Also uses calipers, height gages, micrometers, measuring wires, indicators, gauge blocks, layout instruments, inspection stamps and a variety of other precision measuring instruments.
Experience & Other Requirements:
Five years gear inspection experience.
Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Second Shift
Job Posting
08/22/2025, 12:46:29 PM
