Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a CNC Programmer in Burbank, CA.
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!
Position Overview:
The CNC Programmer designs, develops and maintains source programming, and generates post processors to create CNC programs for numerically controlled machining centers to machine parts to blue print specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Generate CNC part programs (G codes) along with set-up documentation required to run the part on a CNC machining center
Compile and test programs, incorporating required corrections and revisions to prepare tooling, programming, and documents for full production with the CNC Machinist
Participate in design and development of appropriate cutting tools for CNC machined parts
Prepare and document instructions and set-up sheets for CNC Machinists
Interface with users as required
Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine work pieces into blue print specifications
Revise CNC programs to eliminate machining errors and retest programs to check that problems have been solved and meet blue print specifications
Understand job orders, blueprints, and specifications in order to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates; Determine data reference points, machine cutting/tooling paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures
Observe machines on trial runs and conduct computer simulations to ensure that CNC programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet blue print specifications
Use CAM software to generate programs in the language of a machines controller and store programs on DNC system
Modify existing CNC programs to enhance cycle times
Maintain source programs in a secure environment in network system
Maintain and adhere to all standard safety protocols
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of tooling and CNC programming; Knowledge of CAD/CAM software; Programming experience with Unigraphics or similar CAM software for 3-axis to 7-axis part programs
Skills/Abilities: Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders; Extensive experience in machining parts to blue print specifications; Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Education/Certification: College-level training or equivalent in math and computer technology
Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree or equivalent in math (trigonometry, geometry), computer technology, or similar disciplin
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
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
Standing: 25 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer
Workspace: clean bench
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $35.90 to $46.36. 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 or life 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.
