Aerospace Assembly Trainee

Crane Co.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Life insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Prescription Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics invites motivated individuals to join a paid 3-day training program in Lynnwood, WA. Trainees will learn core assembly skills in computer-based and hands-on lab sessions, under supervision, with potential to transition to a contract-to-hire assembler role on successful completion.

Eligible candidates may have prior assembly experience and a mechanical inclination; comprehensive benefits accompany a full-time on-site training path at our Lynnwood facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or other work using hand tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication; reading comprehension of work documents; basic computer skills and email usage.
• Abilities include color vision, near vision and depth perception; manipulative skills; hand-eye coordination; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 and course-correcting during hands-on portion of 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Basic software

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! Begin your career in the aerospace industry. If you are mechanically inclined or have experience doing fine-detail work in a manufacturing environment or even as a hobbyist, this could be a great next step for your career!

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.

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.