Wire EDM or CNC Grinder

CNC Machinist (Rotor Cell Team Operator Trainee)

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a CNC Machinist (Rotor Cell Team Operator Trainee) - 2nd Shift at our Elyria, OH location.

Hours are Monday-Friday 3:00pm -11:30pm.

Hourly Pay: $37.25

This role is eligible for a $1,000 bonus!

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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

In this position, you will learn to adequately perform the duties and responsibilities of the Rotor Cell team certified operator occupation.

Essential Functions

• Process rotors through various machining, EDM, and supporting operations in a team-oriented cell.
• Responsible for maintaining cell inventory.
• Set up and operate numerically controlled machines and other equipment.
• Make and verify any necessary corrections to program, set up, tooling and machine settings with the assistance of the Supervisor and/or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Use various gauges when required.
• Provide a finish in accordance with the manufacturing outline and blueprint requirements including but not limited to removal of burrs and edge breaks.
• Saw material as necessary.
• Clean and move parts as necessary.
• Pass an annual eye exam.
• Responsible for product verification and process control including using necessary measuring devices.
• Keep charts and records as required on completed sequences and processes.
• Rotate to different workstations within the cell
• Perform required rework, secondary operations, routine maintenance per Appendix A, and appropriate safety checks in the cell.
• Document all non-conformances through specified data collection procedures.
• Inspect work and verify that product meets all appropriate standards at each operational step in the cell.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Ensure all material is properly cleaned, identified, protected, and stacked prior to movement.
• Work with internal and external customers and suppliers and participate in continuous improvement activities as required.
• Complete all required documentation including but not limited to operator inspection records, job routers, NCR's, reject tags, move tickets, and stock tickets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor
• Utilize computer to access various databases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Wire EDM or CNC Grinder experience required.

• Knowledge:

  • Must have basic reading and writing skills
  • Requires basic math skills to make necessary calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and trigonometry.

• Skills:

  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, detail sheets, manufacturing outlines, and written instructions
  • Must be able to develop programs from manufacturing outlines
  • Requires a working knowledge of fixtures, cutting tools, and selecting and dressing wheels for finish requirements.

• 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).

Work Environment

• Requires prolonged periods of standing, bending, lifting, and stretching
• Requires lifting parts, fixtures, and containers, and wire spools weighing up to 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet, grinding wheels up to 40 pounds to a height of 3 feet
• Requires the use of assorted burring tools and the ability grasp and hold tools in awkward positions for prolonged periods of time
• Manufacturing shop floor environment
• Greasy, oil environment
• Exposure to dielectric fluid and coolant

Top Benefits

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.