Precision Grinder Second Shift (HLG)

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Grinder - 2nd Shift for our Hone, Lap, and Grind (HLG) Team at our Burbank, CA location.

Second Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM -10:30 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 3:00 PM 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!

Precision Grinder Level I – Overview

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

Essential Functions:

Performs basic outside diameter (OD) and surface grinding operations using manual or basic CNC cylindrical OD grinders that are already set up

Uses micrometers and similar gages to verify results for thickness and diameter

Basic understanding of GD&T. Able to review work instructions and reference blueprints as needed to verify requirements

Uses basic collets, chucks, and v-blocks that have been specified and configured for use by a level two or level three associate or other subject matter expert

Able to understand measurements and offset arithmetic within 0.0001"

Completes all required inspection and in process verification paperwork to ensure traceability of results

Observes condition of tooling and escalates any out of family conditions for review by level two or level three associate, supervisor, or other subject matter expert

Operates equipment, pauses jobs as needed and escalates concerns to ensure safety and first-time quality

Documents and applies feedback from level two and three associates to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency related requirements

Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience : Experience in a machine shop or similar work environment preferred but not required

Knowledge : Computation and analysis comprehension in support of GD&T requirements and basic gaging practices required

Skills/Abilities : Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in an adjacent environment (work, school, or other) strongly desired

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).

The Precision Grinder Level II - Overview

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

Essential Functions:

Able to perform basic setup, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of CNC OD grinders and manual grinding machines

Uses specialized gauges to verify cylindricity, surface finish, and other characteristics. (profilometers, air gauges, laser micrometers, camber gauges, etc)

Makes minor adjustments to ensure cylindricity (taper) and surface finish requirements are met. May replace grinding wheels and similar items.

Able to correlate machine settings with size, cylindricity, and surface finish results. Makes minor adjustments and consults with level three technicians to achieve required results

Able to select and modify tooling and part holding/fixturing techniques for moderately complex jobs

Highly proficient and agile in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristics. Uses data to make in process adjustments to ensure process control. Meets precise engineering B/P requirements with implied cylindricity requirements within 0.000050"" (fifty millionths)

Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwork to ensure traceability of results

Dresses and modifies wheels, forms, drives, and other media/tooling

Adjusts equipment as needed and verifies results. Assists level ones to ensure consistent results

May support training of level one associates. Able to communicate requirements. Assists others in documenting NCR details and captures supplemental data as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience : Minimum two years of experience with precision ground assemblies

Knowledge : Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media

Skills/Abilities : Manual and CNC Grinding and related gaging and computational skills

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:

CNC Grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls

Precision Grinder Level III - Overview

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

Essential Functions:

Able to perform setup, daily maintenance, and in-depth troubleshooting of ID/OD grinders, form grinders, and similar specialized equipment

Able to perform call grind and functionally verify hardware using flow benches, specialized gauges, leakage measurements, along with more advanced analysis/computation

Able to assist in the development of new routings and techniques. Selects feeds, speeds, and media used to ensure blueprint requirements are met

Able to configure/baseline machine settings and media to achieve the tightest tolerance requirements. Collaborates with engineering and internal customers to establish or troubleshoot key process inputs.

Collaborates with manufacturing engineering and tool designers to support complex operations and achieve most precise B/P requirements

Highly proficient and agile in computing machine offsets, clearances, taper, and similar characteristics. Uses data to make in process adjustments to ensure process control. Meets precise engineering B/P requirements and reports results with a measurement resolution approaching 0.000010" (tens of millionths)

Completes all required inspection and in-process verification paperwrok to ensure traceability of results

Selects, specifies and may assist in ordering new media and developing new tooling

Partners with other level threes, subject matter experts, supervision, and support functions to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment

May support training of level one and level two associates. Helps new support team members to understand key processes and critical inputs.

Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience : Minimum five years of experience with precision ground assemblies

Knowledge : Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media

Skills/Abilities : Manual and CNC Grinding an