Assembler I Production

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The Assembler I works under close direction to perform assembly processes to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military and other standards, using visual aids and written instructions. Candidates typically have 0–3 years of assembly experience and must read and interpret production documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret production documentation.
• Basic reading comprehension of work-related documents in English.
• Proficiency in basic software and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assembly tasks.
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean and inspect components and subassemblies.
• Operate and set up equipment and machinery in the production area.
• Ensure paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Follow health and safety procedures and participate in team improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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

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 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 equivalen

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 ori