CNC Centerless Grinding - Second Shift

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking a Precision Grinder (CNC Centerless Grinding) to join the Machine Shop Team. The role involves setting up and operating centerless grinders, inspecting parts, and ensuring dimensional accuracy per blueprints.

Applicants should have 3+ years in centerless grinding, with experience on Cincinnati centerless grinders preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required; ITAR considerations apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in centerless grinding.
• Experience with Cincinnati centerless grinding machine (manual) preferred.
• Centerless and ID/OD grinding skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications.
• Measure work pieces using precision measuring devices.
• Select machine tooling based on product requirements.
• Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine specs and tool needs.
• Mount and position tools in chucks, spindles, or other holding devices.
• Operate grinding equipment to remove burrs and finish surfaces.
• Inspect finished parts for tolerance using gauges and micrometers.

Skills

Centerless grinding

ID/OD grinding

Precision grinding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cincinnati centerless grinder

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Grinder (CNC Centerless Grinding) for our Machine Shop Team at our Burbank, CA location.

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!

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation
• Measure work pieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices
• Select machine tooling to be used, utilizing knowledge of machine and production requirements
• Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences
• Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, centers, or other tool holding devices, as well as using hand tools
• Activate machine start-up switches to grind or cut work pieces, according to specifications
• Inspect or measure finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers, holding tolerances of +/- .001 to .00002 on Inside Diameter (I.D) & Outside Diameter (O.D), and checking parts to Blue Print requirements
• Lift and position work pieces, manually on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps
• Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, or polish metal or plastic work pieces
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make any necessary adjustments to correct problems
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in centerless grinding.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge as a Precision Grinder in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience working with Cincinnati centerless grinding machine (manual) is highly preferred.
• Skills/Abilities: Centerless, and Inside Diameter/Outside Diameter grinding.
• 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).

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 0%
• Sitting: 100%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer.
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): clean bench

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

• Precision Grinder Level I: $29.39 to $37.29 per hourly base rate
• Precision Grinder Level II: $36.28 to $46.89 per hourly base rate

Second shift openings are eligible for a 10% shift differential. If your employment begins with training on First shift, you will be paid your hourly base rate. The 10% shift differential will be added to the hourly base rate once training on First shift has been successfully completed and transition to the Second shift schedule.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.