Conventional Machinist - 2nd Shift (HLG)

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 34,260 - 43,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, and vision insurance

15 days paid time off

401k retirement plan with company match

Education reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Crane Company in Burbank, California seeks a Conventional Machinist for 2nd Shift. The role involves setting up and operating various machine tools to produce precision parts. You will work Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 11:30pm, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

The ideal candidate brings over a year of machining experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with inspection tools. This position offers a competitive hourly range from $24.87 to $31.74, along with comprehensive health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year training in conventional machining.
• Experience with various inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using tools.
• Communicate technical information effectively.
• Set up, adjust, and operate conventional machine tools.

Skills

Conventional machining

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics – Conventional Machinist, 2nd Shift

Hours are Monday‑Friday 2:30pm – 11:30pm. Location: Burbank, CA.

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 to missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every 1.2 seconds, a product built at our Burbank facility stops 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 worldwide. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence set in the wonderful town of Burbank with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and plenty of entertainment.

Job Summary

The Conventional Machinist has knowledge of setting up and operating a variety of conventional machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, including fabricating, modifying, or repairing mechanical instruments. The role may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Essential Functions

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as conventional lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, or drill presses.
• Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the conventional machine tools, drill presses, and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, and drawings to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products up to geometric dimensional tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Listen to operating machines or equipment in order to detect machine malfunctions and compensate for problems.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ year training in conventional machining involving both on‑the‑job experience and informal training.
• Knowledge: Various inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges); safety procedures and regulations; Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing; cutting tool geometry; tooling and coordination.
• Skills/Abilities: Work quickly and efficiently through Process Improvement structure; good verbal and written communication; strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility: May require access to Controlled Data or Information. Only US Persons will be considered where required. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace industry.
• Machine shop class(es) at local junior colleges.
• Understanding of basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.

Working Conditions

• Normal manufacturing environment; may require the use of safety equipment (eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and other required PPE).
• May be exposed to loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Physical requirements: Standing 100%, sitting 0%, lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing up to 50 pounds; use of electrical equipment such as drill press.
• Workspace: workshop.

Top Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• 15 days of paid time off that accrue from day one at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment.

Hourly range: $24.87 to $31.74. 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.

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.

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.