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:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years relevant work experience
- Knowledge of various grinding processes, materials, and precision measuring instrumentation
- Understanding of geometry and trigonometry
- Experience setting up and running tool and cutter grinders
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints 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
- Capable of running complete tools from solid carbide rod or high speed steel blanks
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision under tight time constraints
- High School diploma or equivalent
- US Person (ITAR) eligibility where position requires access to controlled data
- Knowledge and training in statistical process control and total quality management
What We Do
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement. Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
