Precision Deburring Technician – Aerospace Machine Shop

At a Glance

Company: Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Location: Burbank, CA (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $28.00 – $42.00 per hour (based on experience)
Differential: 2% on 2nd Shift
Shift: 1st or 2nd | Monday–Friday
Overtime: Optional
Experience Level: Mid - Senior | 3+ Years
Work Authorization: U.S. Person required (ITAR compliant)

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand within Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ precision machine shop operations. The Precision Deburring Technician plays a critical role in ensuring aerospace components meet strict blueprint specifications and quality standards before final assembly.

At Crane Aerospace & Electronics, this position contributes directly to producing precision components used in aircraft braking systems and cabin actuation systems operating on thousands of aircraft worldwide.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform precision deburring of machined aerospace components using rotary and manual tools
• Use microscopes and scopes to deburr internal holes, cross sections, and tight tolerance features
• Set up and operate deburring tools according to manufacturing instructions
• Inspect parts to blueprint specifications to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy
• Adjust tooling or methods as needed to achieve proper finishes and tolerances
• Identify and report manufacturing or quality issues to the Team Leader or Supervisor
• Maintain safe working practices and follow PPE and safety protocols
• Support production flow by completing assigned tasks efficiently and accurately

Tools & Inspection Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Deburring Tools:

• Rotary deburring tools
• Manual hand deburring tools
• Micro-tools for internal hole deburring

Inspection Equipment:

• Microscopes and scopes
• Calipers and precision measuring tools
• Blueprint and inspection documentation

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Aerospace-grade metals

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of precision deburring experience in a machine shop environment
• Experience using microscopes or scopes for internal hole deburring
• Strong understanding of rotary and manual deburring tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience inspecting parts to specification
• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality standards
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not Required)

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with tight-tolerance aerospace components
• Experience working in ITAR-controlled environments

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Crane Aerospace & Electronics because:

• Clean, organized aerospace manufacturing environment
• Stable production supporting commercial and defense aviation
• Modern equipment and high-quality tooling
• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• Opportunities to grow within aerospace manufacturing

Crane components help keep aircraft operating safely around the world — and this role plays a direct part in that mission.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $28.00 – $42.00/hr (DOE) - 2% differential 2nd shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 days PTO starting your first day
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Education reimbursement after 6 months

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 1st or 2nd Shift
• Overtime available as needed