At Crane, we strongly 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. We further leverage this most important asset—our intellectual capital—by offering mobility opportunities in a global environment. With operations in 25 countries, Crane offers exciting opportunities to pursue career paths that are diverse, challenging and rewarding.

Prototype Machinist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Barksdale is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of controls for industrial applications, specializing in the control and measurement of fluids. As a subsidiary of Crane Co., Stamford, CT, we have the financial resources of a large company, while our size allows individual customer partnerships. Founded in 1949, we are based in Los Angeles, CA, have a manufacturing facility in Reichelsheim, Germany and distributors around the world.

Throughout the world, Barksdale components can be found in steel mills, on machine tools, in auto plants, in power generation and distribution facilities, in chemical processing plants, in pulp and paper mills, textile mills, amusement parks, and food processing plants, on offshore drilling rigs, in oil and natural gas fields, rescue equipment, and on many forms of transportation equipment, both on- and off-road.

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Barksdale Control Products invests in your personal and professional growth by offering you education and training opportunities to keep current in your field. The work environment is fast-paced, furious, and high-energy. You'll get the chance to work with bright, highly motivated people.

 

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, assists R & D and the Engineering Department in prototype and tooling fabrication.  Successful candidate must be fluent in general machining, including milling, drilling, turning, grinding and other aspects of prototype manufacture process.  This position also requires full knowledge of blueprint reading, including various mil specifications and GD & T.  Must provide machining process to the Design Engineer to reduce cost in prototyping.  Must have CNC experience (Chevalier/Anilam is a plus.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive prototype drawings from the Engineering Department and fabricate accordingly.
• Provide assistance to Engineers relative to machining process, limitation and design for manufacturability.
• Identify errors in the drawings and missing dimensions that are critical to form, fit and function of the design in a timely manner.
• Manage prototype fabrications process, including the ability to provide time line for each project and vendor management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Milling, lathe turning, drilling, grinding, and other machining processes.
• Cutting tool design, spindle spend, plunge rate and all other parameters involved in the metal removing process.
• Familiar with machining various types of materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, non metal such as plastic, DELRN, Nylon and 5S.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

AA Degree in Industrial Technology (Machining).  Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a Prototype Shop manufacturing environment. General machining, both conventional and CNC.   

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

 

For consideration applicants must go to http://www.barksdale.com/en/Career/ and apply. It is required that applicants UPLOAD your resume in WORD FORMAT.

* Please Note: Relocation will not be provided