Assembler 1st & 2nd Shift

340 Crane Electronics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Electronic Assembler II-IV to perform basic and routine assembly operations with supervision. You will follow blueprints, solder components, and assist in related processes; cross-train on at least two products and maintain quality according to drawings while embracing OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities include skilled soldering of circuit cards, cable assemblies, and inspection.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, IPC/J-STD soldering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other manufacturing techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good reading comprehension; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled soldering of circuit cards, touch up, jumper wires, through hole, and mag wire with a microscope.
• Assemble cables, insert pins, crimp, strip, rivet, and perform related manual assembly tasks.
• Use hand and power tools, verify workmanship against drawings, and maintain safety standards.
• Cross-train on at least two products and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Soldering

Verbal and written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fine soldering certificate

Tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Assembler II-IV at our Fort Walton Beach, FL location.

Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday‑Friday 6am‑3:30pm on a 9/80 schedule
• 2nd Shift: Monday‑Friday 3:15pm‑12:45am on a 9/80 schedule

Job Summary

Electronic Assembler performs, with supervision, basic and routine electronic or hybrid assembly operations on components, printed circuit boards, or subassemblies in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions.

The Assembler may also be responsible for other processes related to the manufacture of electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: encapsulation (potting), conformal coating, SMT operations, and painting.

Essential Functions

• Perform skilled soldering of circuit cards, touch up, jumper wires, through hole, and mag wire with use of microscope.
• Execute hand assembly of cable assemblies, pin interface into connectors, masking/de‑masking, crimping, stripping, riveting, touch up paint & chemical conversion, bonding and mixing chemical.
• Use hand tools, including but not limited to, soldering irons, solder suckers, torque wrenches, manual hand tools, power tools along with automated machine operation.
• Visually check completed work against drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Recognize and assure correct values of electronic components: index and position mechanical components per drawing and specifications.
• Cross‑train to work on at least 2 products.
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy.
• Satisfactorily complete job‑related company training courses.
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Electronics Focused Assemblers will also:

• Perform a wide range of complex electronic assembly and soldering operations on low voltage, high voltage, microwave or other components or subassemblies in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards.
• Perform a wide range of complex hybrid electronic assembly to include the handling of hybrid components, wire bonding, ribbon attaching, and manually attaching hybrid components (utilizing a variety of materials such as AuSi, AuSn, 1 mil gold wire, 15 mil gold ribbon, etc.) in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions all while utilizing a microscope.
• Prep components prior to assembly, clean components, wire bond, seal, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Understand and or participate with internal/external audits.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement.
• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies and/or inspect components or final assemblies.
• May also be responsible for other processes related to the manufacture of electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: encapsulation (potting), conformal coating, SMT operations, and painting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ year of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment and/or IPC/J-STD soldering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge: knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Skills: strong verbal and written communication; good reading comprehension; basic computer skills.
• Abilities: accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception; manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; adept hand‑eye coordination and arm‑hand steadiness; ability to thoroughly interpret production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams; ability to work well in a moderate to high paced work environment in a high‑volume setting.
• Education/Certification: high school diploma or equivalent; fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using resistance welder, sanders, and engraving.
• Experience with magnetic assembly.
• Ability to do part marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas.
• Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately and to close work orders.
• Ability to perceive and pre‑determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Paid time off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after 6 months of employment.
• Additional benefits including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and performance‑based bonus programs where applicable.

EEO Statement

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.

Other Information

Background check required. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.