Precision CNC Grinder - 2nd Shift

Position: Precision CNC Grinder - 2nd Shift ($3000 Sign On Bonus)
At a Glance

Company:  Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Location:

Burbank, CA (On-Site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $27.38 – $50.18 per hour (based on experience)

Shift:  2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:30pm – 11:30pm
Overtime:  As Needed
Experience Level:  Entry to Senior (0–5+ years depending on level)
Work Authorization:  U.S. Person required (ITAR compliance)
Published:  February 26, 2026
Apply Link:  Apply directly through hireCNC

✅  Pay range reflects Level I–III placement based on experience.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued production demand supporting critical aircraft landing and brake control systems.

At Crane Aerospace & Electronics, this position plays a key role in manufacturing precision aerospace components used in commercial and defense aircraft worldwide. Every part produced contributes directly to aircraft safety, reliability, and performance.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate OD, , and surface grinding machines (manual and CNC)

Perform precision grinding on aerospace components

Load, run, and adjust CNC programs at the machine

Select tooling, grinding media, collets, chucks, and work holding

Compute and adjust offsets, taper, and clearances

Hold tight tolerances down to ±0.0001” (Level I/II) and as tight as 0.000010” (Level III)

Perform first-article and in-process inspection

Use micrometers, air gauges, profilometers, and laser micrometers

Dress and modify grinding wheels as needed

Troubleshoot size, cylindricity, and surface finish issues

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and fellow machinists to ensure process control and traceability

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

CNC Cylindrical OD Grinders

Surface Grinders

Form Grinders

Controls:

FANUC (or equivalent CNC controls)

Inspection Tools:

Micrometers

Air Gauges

Profilometers

Laser Micrometers

Bore Gauges

Indicators

Flow benches (Level III)

Materials You’ll Work With

Alloy Steel

Stainless Steel

Aerospace-grade metals

What We’re Looking For

Required:

0–5+ years of precision grinding experience (level determined by background)

Experience in a machining or manufacturing environment

Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T

Strong understanding of offsets, taper adjustments, and measurement interpretation

Comfortable working to tight tolerances

Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented

U.S. Person (ITAR requirement)

Preferred (Not Required):

2+ years CNC OD/ (Level II consideration)

5+ years precision ground aerospace assemblies (Level III consideration)

Experience with FANUC controls

Experience with advanced gauging and surface finish verification

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Crane Aerospace & Electronics because:

Clean, organized aerospace manufacturing environment

Modern grinding equipment and precision tooling

Stable aerospace programs with consistent workload

Competitive pay with structured advancement levels

Overtime opportunities when available

Real growth into advanced setup, troubleshooting, and technical leadership roles

Work that directly impacts aircraft safety worldwide

Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range:

$27.38 – $50.18 per hour (DOE, Level I–III placement)

Pay Notes:

$2.00/hour shift differential added after training upon transition to 2nd shift

Overtime paid per state and federal guidelines

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision (effective first of the month following start date)

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

15 days PTO (accrues starting day one)

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 2:30pm – 11:30pm
Overtime:
As Needed

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