Conventional Machinist - 2nd Shift (HLG)

About the role

The Conventional Machinist at Crane Aerospace and Electronics will have some knowledge on setting up and operating a variety of conventional machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments including fabricating, modifying, or repairing mechanical instruments. The role may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as conventional lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, or drill press
• Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the conventional machine tools, drill presses and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials into machines
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Study sample parts, blueprints, and drawings to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products up to geometric dimensional tolerances
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Able to work quickly and efficiently through Process Improvement structure
• Good verbal and written communication
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping

Requirements

• Experience: 1+ year training in conventional machining involving both on-the-job experience and informal training
• Knowledge: Knowledge of various inspection equipment i.e. micrometers, calipers, height gages; Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations; Knowledge of Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing; Understanding of cutting tool Geometry; Knowledge of tooling and coordination
• Skills/Abilities: Able to work quickly and efficiently through Process Improvement structure; Good verbal and written communication; Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace industry
• Machine shop class(es) at local junior colleges
• Understanding of basic Math, Geometry and Trigonometry
• 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
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds
• Sitting: 0%
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of electrical equipment such as drill press
• Workspace: workshop

Top 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

Pay

Hourly range: $24.87 to $31.74

Schedule

Monday-Friday 2:30pm - 11:30pm