Aerospace Assembly Trainee

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D

Identity Theft Protection

Prescription Plan

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA offers an Aerospace Assembly Trainee position with a paid 3-day training program and on-site instruction. The program blends computer-based learning with hands-on lab work, preparing you for potential contract-to-hire as an assembler in training.

Participants will learn IPC training modules, develop soldering skills, and operate factory equipment under Crane AE trainers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills and email.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Complete IPC training modules online.
• Perform fine soldering of small parts following instructions.
• Set up and operate equipment and machinery.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety policies.
• Take feedback and adjust hands-on during training.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools experience

Soldering experience

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Assembly Trainee ( Paid 3-Day Training Program ) at our Lynnwood, WA location.

Training Hours

Tuesday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Wednesday 8:30AM-1:00PM
Thursday 7:30AM-3:30PM

About Crane

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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and are innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Aerospace Assembly Trainee Job Summary

The Training program consists of 2-days of independent work on a computer and 1-day of hands-on work in the training lab with a Crane AE trainer, on-site at the Lynnwood, WA location. In the training program, participants will learn job-specific knowledge and skills that every assembler needs to produce high-quality work. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be offered a contract-to-hire role as an Assembler in Training.

Essential Functions

• Using computers to complete online IPC training modules
• Performing fine soldering of small parts, and following work instructions, schematics, and blueprints
• Listening to feedback from trainers/instructors and able to course correct during the hands-on portion of the training
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy

Aerospace Assembly Trainee Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience in assembly or other work using hand tools
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; basic computer skills, e-mail etc. (understanding of basic software)
• Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other vision capabilities required; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness; Ability to work well in a moderate to high paced work environment in a high-volume setting
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with small hand tools
• Experience with assembly and/or mechanical work
• Ability to navigate a computer on their own
• Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life and AD and D
• Identity Theft Protection
• Prescription Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

We 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.

In 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.

Salary range: $20.50/hr. 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.

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.

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