Conventional Machinist (Aerospace)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite, first shift Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Salary: $24.87–$31.74 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including aircraft, satellites, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems.

What you will do

• Set up, adjust, and operate conventional lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, drill presses, and specialized tooling.
• Machine, fabricate, modify, and repair precision parts and mechanical instruments to blueprint specifications.
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Monitor machine feeds and speeds, listen for malfunctions, and compensate for machining problems.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts using micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.

Requirements

• At least one year of training in conventional machining, including on-the-job and informal training.
• Knowledge of inspection equipment, safety procedures, geometric dimensional tolerancing, cutting tool geometry, tooling, and coordination.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work efficiently, communicate clearly, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Where access to controlled data or information is required, only US Persons will be considered due to ITAR requirements.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, use required PPE, and lift or push up to 40 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Machine shop classes at a local junior college.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean manufacturing practices focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• Fifteen days of paid time off accrued from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Background checks are required; FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug testing pool.