Machinist Apprentice

Position Summary:

Machines and repairs metal parts by operating mechanical equipment. Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product. Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machine for the process. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area when required. Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to): Sets up, operates and troubleshoots manual machines, including but not limited to: traditional milling and turning machines such as turret lathes, engine lathes, radial drills, bridge port mills. Reads and interprets complex blueprints for machine parts. Inspects components for defects and compliance with customer and internal specifications. Uses precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, etc., to measure parts and products accuracy to print or other specifications. Report and fill out quality documentation based on precision measurements. Reads and interprets Heijunka cards routing sheets to assure proper sequence of machining, correct production line and work center assignments, and run time alignment. Completes RTY data recordings for quality, BOM, router, and process issues as required. 5S - Properly cleans and maintains tools, machines and work areas following the daily, weekly, and monthly 5S actions. Properly prepares machined component (body, plug, cover, sleeve, etc) for next operation through proper blending and cleaning. Participates actively in Crane Business Systems to facilitate continuous improvement. Escalates any safety or machining issues to the Team Leader and/or Value Stream Manager as required. Performs other work as assigned by Value Stream Supervisor or Team Leader. Essential Qualifications /

Experience:

Moderate blueprint reading skills. Basic math skill required. Working knowledge of measuring instruments. Ability to sustain moderate physical effort, working with light to medium weight materials. Lifting, bending, carrying and twisting are common but not repetitious. Concentrated mental and visual attention in planning, lying out and performing complex work to very close tolerances required. High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained periods also required. High school education. 0-1 years machining experience. 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. 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. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.