Tool Cutter Grinder

211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 4,188,000 - 7,164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Tool Cutter Grinder for the first shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM). Overtime or early start may occur, with potential weekend work as required.

The role focuses on precision grinding, tool manufacture, and inspection to ensure quality finishes on metal tooling. Essential duties include setting up and operating grinders, validating parts to drawings, maintaining safety standards, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge: Highly knowledgeable in grinding processes, materials and precision measuring instrumentation; understanding of geometry/trigonometry; experience setting up/running tool and cutter grinders.
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility: ITAR/US Person requirement for access to controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture cutting tools to a high quality finish.
• Perform inspection of tooling throughout process.
• Run machine or job unassisted.
• Check part to print; make normal machine adjustments.
• Change wheel/tooling as required.
• Maintain and adhere to standard safety protocols (5S).
• Report down machines to supervisor.
• Troubleshoot processes and improve methods.
• Provide training to others on setup criteria.

Skills

Grinding techniques

Blueprint reading

Measurement instrumentation

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Computer

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 & 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 Tool Cutter Grinder performs precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacture cutting tools to a high quality finish
• Perform inspection of 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 and work area and machine cleaning
• Report down machines to supervisor
• Perform all set-up operator criteria and properly train others
• Help to develop/install new processes/methods
• Troubleshoot processes/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+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge: Highly knowledgeable in various grinding processes, materials and precision measuring instrumentation; Understanding of geometry/trigonometry; Experience setting up/running tool and cutter grinders
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to read and interpret blue prints and manufacturing outlines; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to review area workloads, prioritize and assign to team members to support area; Be capable of running complete tools from solid carbide rod or high speed steel blanks; Proven ability to work with minimal supervision 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 40 pounds

Pushing (in pounds):

up to 40 pounds

Mental/Visual:

use of microscope and computer

Workspace:

clean bench

Top Benefits:

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

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.

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.