Machine Operator- 3 Axis Mill

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator at our Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises location.
Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
. We will help anyone outside of the Bay area relocate with a sign‑on bonus up to $5000 and a separate $1000 sign‑on bonus for new hires.

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). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi‑stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications.

Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry‑leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission‑critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state‑of‑the‑art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Machine Operator works with computer‑controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to ensure they are set‑up properly, working well, and producing high quality products. The Machine Operator performs recurring assignments proficiently and independently and normally works under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and practices.

• Setup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines/equipment used in aerospace manufacturing; 3 and 4 axis CNC Mill, heat press, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Make manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Meet and establish lead times to support customers' needs
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility
• Manage consumables in the respective machines
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Generates Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required
• Create a status report for coworkers on following shift
• Use company intranet and Learning Management System as needed

• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of experience in a machine shop. Experience with a 3 or 4 axis CNC mill and/or heat press highly preferred
• Knowledge:
  Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery;
  Understand general shop computations
• Skills/Abilities:
  Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills;
  Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records;
  Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment);
  Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions;
  Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed;
  Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations
• 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).

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance;…