CNC Machinist (Mills/Lathe) - 2nd Shift Machine Shop (Aerospace)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite, 2nd shift Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Only US Persons will be considered where access to controlled data or information is required under ITAR.

Hourly range: $34.00–$46.50, plus a 10% second-shift differential after first-shift training is completed.

Company

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

What you will do

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes to produce machined parts.
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, manufacturing orders, machining parameters, and material requirements.
• Monitor machining operations, troubleshoot malfunctions, compensate for vibration and tool wear, and replace worn tools.
• Measure finished workpieces with micrometers, calipers, height gages, templates, and fixtures to verify specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Document completed work and communicate actions and next steps across shifts.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, cost, and on-time delivery standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of CNC machining experience with mills and/or lathes, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with 4–5-axis CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Knowledge of inspection equipment, safety procedures, GD&T, cutting-tool geometry, tooling, and coordination.
• Ability to work efficiently within process-improvement structures, communicate clearly, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• US Person eligibility may be required for controlled-data access under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Experience with Mazak, Fadal, Toyoda, Okuma, or Hardinge machines.
• Understanding of CNC G-code, mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a manufacturing environment using Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month after starting.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after six months of employment.
• Safety equipment and PPE are required; the role involves standing, microscope and blueprint use, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates must complete a satisfactory background check.
• FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.