Tool Cutter Grinder

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off 15 days + 12 holidays

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking a Tool Cutter Grinder. The role involves precision smoothing and sharpening of metal tooling, inspection of tooling, and running tools unassisted in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include manufacturing cutting tools to high quality standards, checking parts to prints, changing wheel/tooling, and maintaining safety practices. OT and weekend work may be required; comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Highly knowledgeable in grinding processes, materials and precision measuring instrumentation; understanding of geometry/trigonometry; experience setting up/running tool and cutter grinders
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and manufacturing outlines; communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to review area workloads and assign to team members
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility: access to Controlled Data; US Persons; ITAR requirements for a DoD contractor

Responsibilities

• Manufacture cutting tools to a high quality finish
• Inspect tooling throughout the process
• Run machine or job unassisted
• Check part to print and make normal machine adjustments
• Change wheel/tooling as required
• Achieve standard production/quality
• Perform operator preventive maintenance and keep work area clean
• Report down machines to supervisor
• Assist in setting up and training others
• Support development and installation of new processes/methods
• Troubleshoot processes for better methods

Skills

Grinding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Machining operation

Communication

Supervision (light)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Precision grinding tooling

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder.

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 & Electronicssupplies 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 Tool Cutter Grinder performsprecision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacture cuttingtools to a high quality finish

• Perform inspectionof tooling throughout process

• Run machine or job unassisted

• Check part to print;Make normal machine adjustments

• Change wheel/tooling as required

• Achieve standard production/quality

• Perform operator preventive maintenance andwork area and machine cleaning

• Report down machines to supervisor

• Perform all set-up operator criteria andproperly train others

• Helpto develop/install new processes/methods

• Troubleshootprocesses/procedures for better methods/actions

• Maintain and adhere to all standard safety protocols (5S)

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:3+ yearsof relevant work experience

• Knowledge:Highly knowledgeable in various grinding processes, materialsand precision measuring instrumentation;Understanding of geometry/trigonometry;Experience setting up/running toolandcutter grinders

• Skills/Abilities:Ability to read and interpret blue prints and manufacturing outlines;Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and inwriting;Ability to review area workloads, prioritize and assign to teammembers to support area;Be capable of running complete tools from solid carbide rod or high speed steel blanks;Proven ability to work with minimalsupervision and oversight under tight time constraints

• 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:

• Knowledge and training in statistical process control and total quality management

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: 50%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 50%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 40pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 40pounds

Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer

Workspace: 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 techniquesto 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.

_ Hourly Range: $38.00 to $50.00. _ 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.