As a Gear Machinist, you will need to master following:

• consult technical resources
• mechanics
• monitor automated machines
• perform test run
• remove processed workpiece
• secure working area
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• types of metal

It also helps to know the following:

• heat metals
• operate drilling equipment
• operate gear shaper
• tend boring machine
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• conduct routine machinery checks
• dispose of hazardous waste
• maintain records of maintenance interventions
• mechanical tools
• micromechanics
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• record test data
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• tend CNC drilling machine
• tend CNC grinding machine
• tend CNC milling machine
• tend computer numerical control lathe machine
• tend lathe
• tend metal sawing machine
• tend surface grinding machine
• types of lathe tools