CNC Centerless Grinding - Second Shift

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our products are used 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, a product built at our 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 fly on tens of thousands of aircraft worldwide.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation
• Measure work pieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices
• Select machine tooling to be used, utilizing knowledge of machine and production requirements
• Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences
• Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, centers, or other tool holding devices, as well as using hand tools
• Activate machine start-up switches to grind or cut work pieces, according to specifications
• Inspect or measure finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers, holding tolerances of +/- .001 to .00002 on Inside Diameter (I.D) & Outside Diameter (O.D), and checking parts to Blue Print requirements
• Lift and position work pieces, manually on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps
• Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, or polish metal or plastic work pieces
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make any necessary adjustments to correct problems
• Perform any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in centerless grinding
• Working knowledge as a Precision Grinder in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience working with Cincinnati centerless grinding machine (manual) is highly preferred
• Centerless, and Inside Diameter/Outside Diameter grinding skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US persons will be considered

Working Conditions

• Normal conditions for a manufacturing environment
• Use of safety equipment to include: 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
• Sitting: 100%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer
• Workspace: clean bench

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 start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k plan with company match
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment

Pay

• Precision Grinder Level I: $29.39 to $37.29 per hour
• Precision Grinder Level II: $36.28 to $46.89 per hour
• Second shift openings are eligible for a 10% shift differential