Conventional Machinist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Conventional Machinist for our Burbank location.

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 city of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

The Conventional Machinist I has some knowledge on setting up and operating a variety of conventional machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments including fabricating, modifying, or repairing mechanical instruments. The Conventional Machinist I may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as conventional lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, or drill press
• Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the conventional machine tools, drill presses and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials into machines
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Study sample parts, blueprints, and drawings to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products up to geometric dimensional tolerances
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Listen to operating machines or equipment in order to detect machine malfunctions and compensate for problems
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Experience:
  
  1+ year training in conventional machining involving both on-the-job experience and informal training
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of various inspection equipment i.e. micrometers, calipers, height gages;
  Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations;
  Knowledge of Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing;
  Understanding of cutting tool Geometry;
  Knowledge of tooling and coordination
• Skills/Abilities:
  Able to work quickly and efficiently through Process Improvement structure;
  Good verbal and written communication;
  Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• 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).

• Experience in Aerospace industry
• Machine shop class(es) at local junior colleges
• Understanding of basic Math, Geometry and Trigonometry

• 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

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