Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Hone & Lap Operator at our Burbank, CA location.

About Crane:

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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Hone & Lap Operator sets-up and performs necessary hone or lap on inside and/or outside 
diameters of various precision parts using honing and lapping machines and materials. Studies 
blueprints, work orders, and/or machining instructions to determine product dimensions, diameters, 
tooling. Observes and adjusts machine operation

Essential Functions:

• Set-up and operate Sunnen hones (manual and power stroker) to hone inside diameters on 
  various sleeves, bodies, bushings and other precision parts in accordance with Blueprint, and 
  Manufacturing Outline specifications
• Set-up and operate Federal and Standard air gages, Sunnen gages and mikrokators
• Lap inside diameters of various precision parts to achieve required size, straightness, roundness and finish
• Lap fit slides to sleeves with precise diametrical clearances
• Ball lap various seats to precise tolerances
• De-burr slides and sleeves to proper specifications
• Thoroughly clean parts of all honing oil and lapping compound
• Be responsible to see that calibrated equipment is returned to Metrology Lab prior to the 
  calibration due date
• Collection of SPC data as dictated by the Production method of operation and process control 
  plan
• Participation in and support of Hone, Lap and Grind Team activities
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:  2+ years’ experience in Hone Lap and Grind
• Knowledge:  Knowledge of proper mandrels, stones, speeds, strokes, abrasive paper, laps, and 
  abrasive compounds to achieve Blueprint and method of operation requirements
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to correct such conditions as taper, bell mouth, and “barrel” in 
  through and blind holes
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Lapping operations experience

Working Conditions:

• 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
•  Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 0
• Sitting: 100
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer.
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): clean bench

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $19.04 to $25.74. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• 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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.