Soldering Technician

Crane Company; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace and electronics company in Danvers, MA, is seeking a Development Assembler to perform various assembly tasks for prototype production within a dynamic environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of electronics assembly experience and skills in wire harness assembly. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $31.00 to $39.00 per hour along with supportive benefits such as health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronics assembly experience preferably in R&D.
• Knowledge of assembly techniques and process improvements.
• Ability to read process and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prep and insert electronic components onto circuit boards.
• Build items from start to finish using various assembly skills.
• Monitor work performance within a work cell.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Wire harness assembly

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Crimp/Wire/Term Solder

Repair/Rework Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Soldering / Desoldering

Certificate in Circuit Board Modification

Job description

Overview

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Development Assembler at our Danvers, MA location.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll work with prime OEMs to develop state‑of‑the‑art solutions in a dynamic, family‑oriented environment.

Job Summary

The Development Assembler performs a variety of assembly tasks in support of prototype production, research and development efforts. Items produced are used to prove out designs or to provide prototypes for customer inspection. The Development Assembler works under minimal supervision using processes that are typically not standardized and may include building an item from start to finish using a wide variety of assembly skills.

Essential Functions

• Prep and insert electronic components onto circuit boards, hand solder components onto circuit boards, touch up and rework circuit boards after flow solder operation, magnetics winding and component assembly, wire/cable harness assembly, make electronic connections from components to wires by crimping and soldering, bond components onto circuit boards, assemble and wire breadboards and build or modify electrical test equipment, modify or repair units as required
• Perform other non-fabrication type of activities including interpreting illustrations and oral engineering instructions, and recommending and recording new processes, parts lists, and tooling
• Work with preliminary drawings and parts lists, and frequently communicate with engineers to implement necessary changes to these documents
• Monitor the work performance within a work cell
• Read from schematics
• Follow and interpret verbal technical instructions from technicians and engineers
• Perform difficult assembly operations requiring substantial skill
• Participate in team meetings to promote improvement
• Suggest production process improvements using acquired knowledge
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions

• Assembly tasks include building holding apparatus (tooling jig), automated testing equipment (ATE) and manual test equipment
• Assist engineer to redline drawing for release

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of electronics assembly experience preferably in a research and development setting
• Knowledge: Knowledge of assembly techniques and recommend process improvements
• Skills/Abilities: Experience with wire harness assembly and print/schematic reading; necessary communication skills to interact effectively with technicians, engineers, and other non-manufacturing personnel; ability to read process and assembly drawings, quality improvement process; ability to Crimp/Wire/Term Solder; ability to follow Repair/Rework Procedures
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate in Soldering / Desoldering; Certificate in Circuit Board Modification
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Top Benefits

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

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 rate range: $31.00 to $39.00. 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.

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.

Crane Company – Danvers, MA