Hone & Lap Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (Levels will Depend on Experience)

Hydro-Aire Aerospace • Burbank, CA

1d • $25 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Hone & Lap Operator - 2nd Shift at our Burbank, CA location. Hours are Monday-Friday 2:30pm - 11:30pm. 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! The Hone & Lap Operator Level I - Overview The Hone & Lap Operator I performs necessary hone or lap on inside and/or outside diameters of various parts using honing and lapping machines and materials. Key tasks include studying blueprints, verifying dimensions with precision gauges, performing rough lapping, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications. The role involves cleaning, deburring, and packaging parts, as well as maintaining calibrated equipment and supporting data collection. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment with occasional lifting and adherence to safety protocols. The Hone & Lap Operator Level II - Overview The Hone & Lap Operator II performs necessary hone or lap on inside and/or outside diameters of various parts using honing and lapping machines and materials. Studies blueprints, work orders, and/or machining instructions to determine product dimensions, diameters, tooling. Frequently adjusts machine operation as needed and performs initial setup up of equipment and precision gauging with assistance from leads, supervisors, engineers, and other Hone & Lap Operators. The role may involve training junior operators, will involve maintaining equipment calibration, and supporting data collection. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment with occasional lifting and adherence to safety protocols. The Hone & Lap Operator Level III - Overview The Hone & Lap Operator III is a highly skilled role responsible for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting honing and lapping machines to process precision parts. P erforms necessary hone or lap on inside and/or outside diameters of various parts using honing and lapping machines and materials. Key responsibilities include selecting and adjusting tooling, performing precise fitting for tight tolerances, and training other operators. Studies blueprints, work orders, and/or machining instructions to determine product dimensions, diameters, tooling. Collaborates with engineering resources to provide feedback on process improvements. Frequently adjusts machine operation and performs initial setup up of equipment and precision gauging. Trains and assists others with machine and gauging setup / operation.

Requirements

• 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).
• Able to perform arithmetic computation to characterize taper, clearance, and similar data relevant to closely matched cylindrical components.
• Correlates selected tooling and finishing materials (stones, compounds) with repeatable results (finish, material removal) based on direction provided.
• Minimum two years' experience as a level one Hone & Lap Operator (or equivalent industry experience in a similar role).
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Able to select tooling and media (arbors, collets, stones, polishing compounds, etc.) for moderately complex jobs in order to meet requirements for sizing, finishes, and approximate cycle time
• Ability to perform essential skills as noted above.
• Moderately strong communication skills to effectively train and support level one Hone & Lap Operators
• Current with all required Crane Training (e.g Convergence for internal candidates or equivalent)
• Minimum five years' experience as a Hone & Lap Operator (or equivalent industry experience in a similar role).
• Expert in the selection of tooling, polishing media, and measurement gauges for new and legacy jobs.
• Works closely with technical team members and leadership to develop / define processes and develop other associates.
• Strong communication skills to effectively train and support other Hone & Lap Operators

Nice To Haves

• Experience with close tolerance manual machining operations within an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment is strongly preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and skills in lapping, honing, or grinding are preferred.

Responsibilities

• performs necessary hone or lap on inside and/or outside diameters of various parts using honing and lapping machines and materials
• studying blueprints
• verifying dimensions with precision gauges
• performing rough lapping
• ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications
• cleaning, deburring, and packaging parts
• maintaining calibrated equipment
• supporting data collection
• adjusts machine operation as needed
• performs initial setup up of equipment and precision gauging
• selecting and adjusting tooling
• performing precise fitting for tight tolerances
• training other operators
• Collaborates with engineering resources to provide feedback on process improvements
• Trains and assists others with machine and gauging setup / operation

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• eligible after 90 days of employment
• Education Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED