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.

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
• 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
• Be capable of running complete tools from solid carbide rod or high speed steel blanks

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Highly knowledgeable in various 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
• 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
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight under tight time constraints
• High School diploma or equivalent

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

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

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.