Gear machinist

Code 7223.8

Gear machinists make precision parts for gears and other driving elements. They use a variety of machine tools.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • mechanics
  • types of metal

Skills and competences

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

Download the role profile

We'll send you a profile ready to paste into your job ad: purpose, essential and optional skills, and what to assess. One email, no signup.

What to assess for this role

Technical knowledge can be verified with tests and references. What never shows up on a CV are the transversal competences, and they explain most failed hires. Before closing, it pays to measure them with a standardised battery.

See psychometric assessment

Need to find this profile?

We source, screen and assess candidates for this kind of role, with a replacement guarantee. Fast process and a flat fee per role, no percentage of the salary.

In Obrii App the profile becomes a job descriptor, a CV screener and an interview scorecard. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card.

Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences