Company Description
C-B Gear & Machine, Inc. has been delivering high-quality gear systems and services at competitive prices since 1952. With in-house engineers, the company specializes in new gear design, reverse engineering, custom turnkey projects, and precision bevel gears. Their gearbox repair team brings decades of experience in reconditioning, repairing, and rebuilding various gearboxes. As a recognized “heavy-duty” gear producer, C-B Gear serves industrial markets such as petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power, asphalt, cement, pulp & paper, and steel. Operating out of Houston, TX, the company proudly serves clients both nationwide and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Sales, Quoting & Customer Support
• Prepare and issue quotations for gear manufacturing, gearbox repair, and related machining services.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding gear manufacturing, gearbox repair, and machining capabilities.
• Communicate pricing, lead times, and scope of work to customers.
• Follow up on quotations to secure orders and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate with customers regarding project requirements, schedules, and technical questions.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with customers and support repeat business.
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Technical Review
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and gearbox assemblies to determine scope of work.
• Advise customers on manufacturability and repair options.
• Assist customers in identifying replacement gears or gearbox repair solutions.
• Evaluate gearbox failures and recommend repair approaches when required.
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Estimating & Job Planning
• Develop manufacturing routers and job travelers for production.
• Determine machining processes required (turning, hobbing, shaping, grinding, heat treat, etc.).
• Estimate labor hours, materials, and subcontract services.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing feasibility.
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Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare gearbox inspection and failure analysis reports when required.
• Maintain records of quotes, job specifications, and technical communications.
• Ensure proper documentation is available for production and quality control.
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Required Skills
• Strong understanding of gear manufacturing and gearbox repair
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience preparing manufacturing quotes and estimates
• Knowledge of machining processes and gear terminology
• Strong customer communication and sales skills
• Ability to translate technical requirements into manufacturing scope.