Precision Grinder at 211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp. — Burbank, CA

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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:

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum five years of experience with precision ground assemblies

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

• 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
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 0%
• Sitting: 100%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer.
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): clean bench

Top Benefits:

Salary Ranges for Precision Grinder Level I, II and III. The level of the position will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Precision Grinder Level I: $29.39 to $37.29 per hourly base rate

Precision Grinder Level II: $36.28 to $46.89 per hourly base rate

Precision Grinder Level III: $42.70 to $54.65 per hourly base rate

Second shift openings are eligible for a 10% shift differential. If your employment begins with training on First shift, you will be paid your hourly base rate. The 10% shift differential will be added to the hourly base rate once training on First shift has been successfully completed and transition to the Second shift schedule.

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