Precision Grinder - 2nd Shift (HLG) - $3000 Sign-on Bonus

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Grinder for our Hone, Lap, and Grind (HLG) Team at our Burbank, CA location.

Second Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM -10:30 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 3:00 PM for extended overtime) and/or extend end time. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Precision Grinder Level I – Overview

The Grinder Precision I operates precision grinding machines to produce parts according to established blueprint and engineering specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Performs basic outside diameter (OD) and surface grinding operations using manual or basic CNC cylindrical OD grinders that are already set up

• Uses micrometers and similar gages to verify results for thickness and diameter

• Basic understanding of GD&T. Able to review work instructions and reference blueprints as needed to verify requirements

• Uses basic collets, chucks, and v-blocks that have been specified and configured for use by a level two or level three associate or other subject matter expert

• Able to understand measurements and offset arithmetic within 0.0001"

• Completes all required inspection and in process verification paperwork to ensure traceability of results

• Observes condition of tooling and escalates any out of family conditions for review by level two or level three associate, supervisor, or other subject matter expert

• Operates equipment, pauses jobs as needed and escalates concerns to ensure safety and first-time quality

• Documents and applies feedback from level two and three associates to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency related requirements

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in a machine shop or similar work environment preferred but not required

• Knowledge: Computation and analysis comprehension in support of GD&T requirements and basic gaging practices required

• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in an adjacent environment (work, school, or other) strongly desired

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

The Precision Grinder Level II - Overview

The Grinder Precision II operates precision grinding machines to produce parts according to established blueprint and engineering specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform basic setup, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of CNC OD grinders and manual grinding machines

• Uses specialized gauges to verify cylindricity, surface finish, and other characteristics. (profilometers, air gauges, laser micrometers, camber gauges, etc)

• Makes minor adjustments to ensure cylindricity (taper) and surface finish requirements are met. May replace grinding wheels and similar items.

• Able to correlate machine settings with size, cylindricity, and surface finish results. Makes minor adjustments and consults with level three technicians to achieve required results

• Able to select and modify tooling and part holding/fixturing techniques for moderately complex jobs

• Highly proficient and agile in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristi