Precision Grinder

Hydro-Aire Aerospace • Burbank, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Precision Grinder - 2nd Shift to join their Hone, Lap, and Grind (HLG) Team in Burbank, CA. This role involves operating precision grinding machines to produce parts according to blueprint and engineering specifications. The company supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, with products used in various applications from aircraft engines to satellites. The Burbank facility is home to the Landing & Cabin Systems team, known for its brake control systems and cabin actuation solutions. The company emphasizes engineering excellence and a positive work environment in Burbank.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Able to understand measurements and offset arithmetic within 0.0001".
• Experience in a machine shop or similar work environment preferred but not required.
• Computation and analysis comprehension in support of GD&T requirements and basic gaging practices required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in an adjacent environment (work, school, or other) strongly desired.
• 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).
• Minimum two years of experience with precision ground assemblies.
• Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media.
• Manual and CNC Grinding and related gaging and computational skills.
• Minimum five years of experience with precision ground assemblies.
• Understanding of GD&T, Gaging Practices, Grinding Media.
• Manual and CNC Grinding and related gaging and computational skills.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• CNC Grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls
• CNC Grinding equipment experience using FANUC or equivalent controls

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Meets precise engineering B/P requirements and reports results with a measurement resolution approaching 0.000010" (tens of millionths).
• 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.

Benefits

• One-Time $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires
• 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.
• 10% shift differential for second shift openings.

What This Job Offers

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