$20-$25 per hour based on experience

$1.00 third shift premium

Basic Function

Set up and operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces. Set up and operates either CNC lathes or CNC milling centers to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions and secures tools in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post).
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Moves control to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Edits and updates CNC programs. Works with the programmers and the ME/IE group for continuous improvement.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and turns handwheel to feed tool to the workpiece or vice versa and engages feed.
• Turns valve handle to direct the flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
• Observes operation of the machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.
• Operates bench tools to de-burr parts.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:

**Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement program 401(k) match

**Paid time off including vacation, personal holidays & paid holidays

**Opportunity for advancement

**Competitive starting pay

**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 Co. 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, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Crane Co:

Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, unattended payment, automated merchandising, aerospace, electronics, transportation, and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Fluid Handling, Payment & Merchandising Technologies, Aerospace & Electronics, and Engineered Materials. Crane has approximately 12,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR). For more information, visit www.craneco.com

About Crane Pumps & Systems:

Crane Pumps & Systems is a world-class manufacturer of fluid handling systems such as pumps, accessories, and services. We provide solutions for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Military market segments. We are a recognized leader in meeting the ever changing needs of today’s worldwide marketplace.