Precision Grinder Second Shift (HLG)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite, second shift Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Overtime may change the start time or extend the end time, and weekend work may be required. The position may require access to controlled data; only US Persons will be considered where applicable under ITAR requirements.

Salary: $29.39–$37.29 per hour for Precision Grinder Level I, $36.28–$46.89 per hour for Level II, and $42.70–$54.65 per hour for Level III. Second-shift openings receive a 10% shift differential.

Company

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

What you will do

• Operate manual and CNC cylindrical OD, surface, ID, and form grinding equipment according to blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Perform grinding setups, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, tooling selection, wheel dressing, and machine adjustments depending on level.
• Use micrometers, air gauges, profilometers, laser micrometers, camber gauges, and other specialized equipment to verify dimensions, cylindricity, and surface finish.
• Calculate offsets, clearances, taper, and related characteristics to maintain tight tolerances and process control.
• Complete inspection and in-process verification records to ensure product traceability.
• Escalate safety, tooling, equipment, and quality concerns; support engineering, tool design, supervisors, and other associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of GD&T, gaging practices, grinding media, measurements, and related computations.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read work instructions and engineering blueprints.
• Level II requires at least two years of experience with precision-ground assemblies; Level III requires at least five years.
• Manual and CNC grinding experience is required for Levels II and III; machine-shop experience is preferred but not required for Level I.
• Where controlled-data access is required, only US Persons may be considered under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• CNC grinding equipment experience with FANUC or equivalent controls.

Culture & Benefits

• One-time $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
• 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 available after six months of employment.
• Manufacturing work may require PPE, lifting up to 40 pounds, and use of a microscope and computer in a clean-bench workspace.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.