Grinder

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, ID, 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 workholding
• Compute and adjust offsets, taper, and clearances
• Hold tight tolerances down to 001" (Level I/II) and as tight as 00010" (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
• ID 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/ID grinding (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/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

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.