Precision Grinder - First Shift (HLG)

211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 84,214,000 - 122,353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care starting first day

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking Precision Grinder levels I–III. The role involves operating CNC and manual grinders, reviewing blueprints, and ensuring parts meet GD&T specs.

First shift with potential overtime is available; qualification involves GD&T knowledge and a high school diploma, with ITAR restrictions as applicable. The position offers a pathway through Level I–III based on demonstrated skill, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ITAR eligibility.
• Minimum two years in precision grinding preferred.
• GD&T knowledge and basic gaging practices required.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision grinding machines per blueprints and specs.
• Perform basic setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Verify cylindricity, surface finish, and dimensions with gauges.

Skills

Precision grinding

CNC grinding

GD&T

Measuring with gages

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

FANUC controls

Job description

Join our team and take advantage of a One-Time $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires! Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Grinder for our Hone, Lap, and Grind (HLG) Team at our Burbank, CA location. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM 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! 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.

Precision Grinder Level I – Overview

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

• 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

• 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).

Precision Grinder Level II – Overview

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

• 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 characteristics.
• Uses data to make in process adjustments to ensure process control.
• Meets precise engineering B/P requirements with implied cylindricity requirements within 0.000050\"\" (fifty millionths)
• Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwork to ensure traceability of results
• Dresses and modifies wheels, forms, drives, and other media/tooling
• Adjusts equipment as needed and verifies results.
• Assists level ones to ensure consistent results
• May support training of level one associates.
• Able to communicate requirements.
• Assists others in documenting NCR details and captures supplemental data as needed.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Experience: Minimum two years of experience with precision ground assemblies
• Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media
• Skills/Abilities: Manual and CNC Grinding and related gaging and computational skills
• 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).

• Preferred Qualifications: CNC Grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls

Precision Grinder Level III – Overview

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

• Able to perform setup, daily maintenance, and in-depth troubleshooting of ID/OD grinders, form grinders, and similar specialized equipment
• Able to perform call grind and functionally verify hardware using flow benches, specialized gauges, leakage measurements, along with more advanced analysis/computation
• Able to assist in the development of new routings and techniques.
• Selects feeds, speeds, and media used to ensure blueprint requirements are met
• Selects machine settings and media to achieve the tightest tolerance requirements.
• Collaborates with engineering and internal customers to establish or troubleshoot key process inputs.
• Collaborates with manufacturing engineering and tool designers to support complex operations and achieve most precise B/P requirements.
• Highly proficient and agile in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristics.
• Uses data to make in process adjustments to ensure process control.
• Meets precise engineering B/P requirements and reports results with a measurement resolution approaching 0.000010\"\" (tens of millionths)
• Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwrok to ensure traceability of results
• Selects, specifies and may assist in ordering new media and developing new tooling
• Partners with other level threes, subject matter experts, supervision, and support functions to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
• May support training of level one and level two associates.
• Helps new support team members to understand key processes and critical inputs.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Experience: Minimum five years of experience with precision ground assemblies
• Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media
• Skills/Abilities: Manual and CNC Grinding and related gaging and computational skills
• 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).

• Preferred Qualifications: CNC Grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls

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% Hanging: 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

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Paid 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.

Salary Ranges for Precision Grinder Level I, II and III. The level of the position will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. 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
• Precision Grinder Level III: $42.70 to $54.65 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.