EDM Operator - (Contract/Temp)

211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics seeks an EDM Operator at the Burbank location. You will program, set up, and operate EDM machines, inspect parts, and perform routine maintenance to ensure precision and quality in aerospace components.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with EDM experience, ability to read blueprints and GD&T, and proficiency with precision measuring tools. Overtime may be required in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating EDM machines in aerospace or similar industries.
• Proficient with precision inspection and measurement tools.
• Able to read drawings, tolerances and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate EDM machines per instructions.
• Inspect finished parts and perform routine maintenance.
• Load/unload parts and verify tolerances on completed runs.
• Adhere to EDM schedules and maintain quality data.
• Follow safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret GD&T

Precision measuring tools

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational EDM training preferred

Tools

Makino EDM

Mitsubishi EDM

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an EDM Operator for our Burbank 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 EDM Operator will program, set up, and operate Electrical Discharge Machines, inspect parts produced, perform routine machine maintenance.

Essential Functions:

Uses work instructions and references engineering documentation to perform electric discharge machining (EDM) on aerospace grade components. Based upon oral instructions, operations sheets, drawings, sketches, etc., set up and operate EDM machines - Sinker/Broach, Wire, or Drill style EDM machines. Loads and unloads parts and may perform basic setup where work instructions do not require electrode adjustment or complex offset Maintains adherence to established EDM schedules to ensure the same recast and material properties are achieved on each run Able to call up existing programs and provide basic inputs between runs Performs inspection using basic gages and records results where required Read/ Interpret blueprints, understand tolerances, and surface finishes. Able to run .0002 tolerances. Can read and interpret basic GD&T requirements on blueprints. May use control charting and other statistical methods to monitor process input or outputs based on standard work Uses standard tooling and follows work instructions to load and unload parts the same each time Participates in daily machine maintenance and general housekeeping in accordance with standard work and work area checklists where applicable Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 3+ years experience setting up and operating Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM). Knowledge: Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment (calipers, etc.) Skills/Abilities: Ability to read and understand blueprints. Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent. Vocational School Degree or EDM Training Preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience operating Makino and/or Mitsubishi EDM machines

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
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• 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

Hourly range: $26.00 to $34.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.