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 an 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.

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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.

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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 ±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

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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)

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Aerospace-grade metals

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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

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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

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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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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.