Crane Aerospace & Electronics

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Location: Burbank, California
Shop Type: OEM / Aerospace Manufacturer
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Aviation Systems
Typical Work: Production manufacturing with specialty machining, repair, and precision component manufacturing
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, precision grinding (OD, ID, surface), conventional machining, specialty component manufacturing
Materials: Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Aerospace-grade metals
Certifications: Aerospace manufacturing standards, ITAR-controlled environment
Shift Environment: Multi-shift aerospace production environment (1st and 2nd shift)

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a global aerospace manufacturer located in Burbank, California, producing precision components and systems used in aircraft worldwide.

The company supports major commercial and defense aerospace programs with products used in landing systems, braking systems, and cabin systems. These components are critical to aircraft safety and reliability, meaning every machined part must meet strict quality standards and traceability requirements.

Crane has built its reputation on precision manufacturing, disciplined engineering processes, and skilled machinists who understand aerospace tolerances. The Burbank facility combines experienced tradespeople with modern CNC equipment to produce components that meet the rigorous demands of aviation manufacturing.

Machinists working here contribute directly to systems installed on aircraft around the world — work where accuracy and craftsmanship matter.

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Machinists at Crane Aerospace & Electronics work on precision aerospace components used in flight-critical systems.

Part Types

• Aircraft braking system components
• Landing system components
• Aerospace mechanical assemblies
• Precision ground aerospace parts

Production Style

• Stable aerospace programs
• Repeat production with precision quality requirements
• Some repair, rework, and specialty machining support

Typical Tolerances

• ±0.001″ to ±0.0001″ on many machining operations
• Precision grinding tolerances down to 0.000010″

Programming & Setup

• Setup machinists and production machinists
• CNC program loading and editing at the machine
• Tooling selection, offsets, and process adjustments
• Strong inspection and documentation requirements

Materials Machined

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

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics supports a wide range of aerospace machining operations including:

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis)
• CNC Precision Grinding (OD, ID, Surface)
• Conventional Machining
• Multi-Axis Aerospace Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Production Manufacturing for Aerospace Programs

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Transparency around equipment helps machinists understand the type of work they’ll be doing.

Multi-Axis Machines

• Mazak 4-Axis CNC Mills
• Mazak 5-Axis CNC Mills

CNC Mills

• Fadal CNC Mills
• Toyoda CNC Mills

Grinding Equipment

• CNC Cylindrical OD Grinders
• ID Grinders
• Surface Grinders
• Form Grinders

Manual Equipment

• Manual Lathes
• Manual Mills
• Drill Presses
• Specialty shop equipment

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CAM Software

• CNC programming environments for Mazak and Fanuc controls

Machine Controls

• Mazatrol
• Fanuc
• Standard G-Code programming environments

Inspection Systems

• Precision metrology tools
• Surface finish measurement systems
• Laser measurement equipment

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics operates within a highly controlled aerospace manufacturing environment where quality and traceability are critical.

Certifications

• Aerospace manufacturing standards
• ITAR-controlled environment

Inspection Equipment

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Height gauges
• Air gauges
• Profilometers
• Laser micrometers
• Bore gauges

Quality Processes

• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• In-process inspection
• Tight tolerance verification
• Aerospace traceability documentation

This ensures machinists work within a structured, repeatable manufacturing process with clear quality expectations.

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Machinists at Crane often highlight:

• Clean, organized aerospace manufacturing environment
• Modern multi-axis CNC machines and precision grinding equipment
• Stable aerospace programs with consistent workflow
• Competitive pay and strong benefits packages
• Opportunities to develop advanced machining and grinding skills
• Work that directly contributes to aircraft safety and performance

For machinists who enjoy precision work with real-world impact, aerospace manufacturing offers a highly rewarding environment.

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics is currently hiring for roles such as:

• CNC Mill Machinist (4-Axis / 5-Axis)
• Precision Grinder (OD / ID / Surface Grinding)
• Manual Machinist

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