Assembler I-1

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Production Assembler I to build Crane products for military and defense standards. You will perform assembly tasks under close supervision, prepare and inspect components, read production drawings, and maintain documentation while following safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of assembly experience, HS diploma or equivalent, and may pursue IPC soldering certification.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and specs.
• Ability to follow work instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assembly tasks.
• Prepare, clean, mark, and inspect components and subassemblies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in standard operations.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Set up and operate equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures with chemicals.
• Report issues to lead/supervisor for quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IPC Soldering Certification

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assembler I at our Lynnwood, WA location.

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 and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. 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!

Job Summary:

The Assembler I - Production works under close direction of senior personnel performing assigned assembly processes to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using visual aids, verbal and/or written instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned assembly tasks
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing established operations within assigned area processes
• Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery
• Observe proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals
• Identify and report to lead or supervisor any difficulty which would affect the correctness and quality of the work in process
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement
• Complete job-related company training courses as assigned
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Demonstrated ability to follow all required documentation and work instructions

Non-Essential Functions:

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
• Perform inventory cycle counts
• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 0-3 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment

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; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

IPC Soldering Certification

Hand crimping

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses

Workspace: assembly cell

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age,