Lathe CNC Operator

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a CNC Machinist
- Lathe 2nd Shift at our Auburn, CA / Vian Enterprises location. Hours are Monday-Friday 4:00pm-1:30am.

We are offering a sign-on bonus of up to 5k to relocate someone outside of the Bay area and $1000 sign-on bonus for any new hires.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq.

ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The CNC Machinist produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies.

• Understand work orders, blueprints, manufacturing orders, and machining parameters
• Validate material used
• Maintain specifications;
  Troubleshoot, detect malfunctions and take appropriate actions;
  Know when to replace worn tools
• Listen to machining operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and compensate for problems
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates, fixtures and knowledge of GDT standards
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating actions taken thus far as well as any necessary further steps
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Maintain conscientious work behaviors including work ethic, safety standards, quality, costs, and On-Time Delivery (OTD)

• Experience:
  
  1+ years of experience running CNC Lathes. Preferably CNC single and double spindle lathe
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of various inspection equipment i.e. micrometers, calipers, and height gages;
  Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations;
  Knowledge of Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing;
  Understanding of cutting tool Geometry;
  Knowledge of tooling and coordination
• Skills/Abilities:
  Able to 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 Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• CNC-Mills
• Understanding of CNC G Code
• Understanding of basic Math, Geometry and Trigonometry
• Excellent teamwork skills

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing:100%
  * percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting:0%
  * percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of microscope, computer and blueprints
• Workspace:clean bench, measuring table

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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