Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift; HLG

Conventional Machinist – Burbank, CA

First Shift: Monday‑Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start or end times. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

The Conventional Machinist operates a variety of conventional machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, including fabricating, modifying or repairing mechanical instruments. The role may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools, maintaining industrial machines, utilizing knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Machine parts to specifications using conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, or drill presses.
• Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all conventional machine tools, drill presses, and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, and drawings to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products up to geometric dimensional tolerances.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for preparation of machinery work.
• Listen to operating machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and compensate for problems.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

• Experience:
  
  1+ year training in conventional machining, including on‑the‑job experience and informal training.
• Knowledge: inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges); safety procedures and regulations;
  Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing; cutting tool geometry; tooling and coordination.
• Skills/Abilities: work quickly and efficiently through process improvement structure; good verbal and written communication; strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility: may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where such access is required, only US persons will be considered. As a DoD contractor, we are bound by ITAR.

• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Machine shop class(es) at local junior colleges.
• Understanding of basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Normal manufacturing environment conditions.
• Use of safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps, and any other required PPE.
• Exposure to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.

Standing 0%;
Sitting 100%;
Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 lb;
Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 lb;
Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer;
Workspace (line, cube, etc.): clean bench.

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Paid time off: 15 days accruing on the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

Hourly range: $24.87 to $31.74. Salary may vary based on experience, responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance‑based bonus programs.

Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.