Assembler II - Valves

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and dental insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Education reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

The Assembler - Valves role at Crane Aerospace & Electronics in California supports manufacturing of our aerospace products in a controlled environment. You will perform assembly tasks, inspect components, and operate precision equipment on an early shift (5:30am–2:00pm).

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in small component assembly, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read production drawings. We emphasize safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a Lean framework.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–5+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Able to read and interpret production prints and drawings.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble subassemblies or completed assemblies per instructions.
• Prepare, clean, inspect, mark components.
• Test finished assemblies and inspect for quality.
• Operate specialized equipment (Die Attach, Wire Bonder, X-Ray).
• Adhere to OSHA safety and 5S standards; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Small Component Assembly

Quality control

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Visual acuity

Interpreting drawings/prints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assembler - Valves (5:30am - 2:00pm) works under close supervision performing assigned assembly processes to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military standards, and/or other assembly standards using visual aids, verbal and/or written instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned assembly tasks subassemblies, or completed assemblies
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components,
• Test finished assemblies
• Operate assigned equipment and machinery (i.e.-Die Attach Machine, Wire Bonder, X-Ray machines
• 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
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy;
• Cross-train to work on at least one process within the cell
• Complete job-related company training courses
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, Standard Work, and other initiatives as they arise
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Operation of a Microscope (Can be up to 8 hours a day)

Non-Essential Functions:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-5+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods knowledge
• 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

Eligibility Requirement:

• This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

Working conditions could include a Class 7 or 8 Cleanroom, or general manufacturing environment

Up to 8 hours of Microscope work daily

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

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

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.

Hourly range: $23.83/hr. - $30.56/hr.

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and ot