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Hours are Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm. We will help anyone outside of the Bay area relocate with a sign-on bonus up to $5000 and a separate $1000 sign-on bonus for new hires\nAbout Crane:\nCrane 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).\nFounded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.\nJob Summary:\nThe Machine Operator works with computer-controlled (3 axis CNC mill with 4th axis and grinder attachments) equipment or more mechanically based machines to ensure they are set-up properly, working well, and producing high-quality products. The Machine Operator performs recurring assignments proficiently and independently and normally works under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and practices\nEssential Functions:\nSetup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines/equipment used in aerospace manufacturing; 3 and 4 axis CNC Mill, grinders, calipers, micrometers, etc.\n\nMake manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance\n\nSupport Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise\n\nMeet and establish lead times to support customers’ needs\n\nPerform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility\n\nManage consumables in the respective machines\n\nPractice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy\n\nAny other task assigned by supervisor or management\n\nNon-Essential Functions:\nGenerates Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required\n\nCreate a status report for coworkers on following shift\n\nUse company intranet and Learning Management System as needed\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nExperience: 2+ years of experience in a machine shop. Experience with a 3 or 4 axis CNC mill required and grinding experience highly preferred\n\nKnowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computations\n\nSkills/Abilities: Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills; Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records; Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment); Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions; Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed; Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations\n\nEducation/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent\n\nEligibility 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).\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods\n\nAerospace experience or manufacturing experience in regulated field\n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment\n\nManufacturing 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\n\nMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes\n\nFlexible and willing to work overtime if necessary\n\nStanding: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task\n\nSitting: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task\n\nLifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds\n\nPushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds\n\nMental/Visual: use of computer\n\nWorkspace: workstation\n\nTop Benefits:\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month\n\nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.\n\n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match\n\nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment\n\nYou 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.\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\nPay Range: $26.00 - $41.88.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.\nThis 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.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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