Electronics Assembler II

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking an assembler to perform assembly tasks and prepare components for production. You will set up equipment, inspect parts, and maintain accurate paperwork while following safety procedures.

The role emphasizes quality, adherence to standards, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a high school diploma, soldering certification, and 2–5 years of assembly experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience.
• IPC Soldering and/or Rework/Repair Certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assembly tasks.
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies or completed assemblies.
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery.
• Observe health and safety procedures when handling hazardous chemicals.
• Complete paperwork for the work in process.
• Support CBS initiatives including 5S, KPI's and standard work.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Soldering knowledge

Color vision

Manual dexterity

Industrial experience

Education

High School diploma

Fine soldering certificate

Tools

Microscopes

Measuring tools

Inspection tools

Job description

• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing established operations within 2-4 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
• Understand daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in
• Create IT, Facilities work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues.
• Assist in resolution of Non-Conformance reports.
• 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; Proactively identify safety concerns or issues and work with the Engineering group to implement solutions
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Complete job-related company training courses
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

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 2-4 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
• Understand daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in
• Create IT, Facilities work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues.
• Assist in resolution of Non-Conformance reports.
• 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; Proactively identify safety concerns or issues and work with the Engineering group to implement solutions
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Complete job-related company training courses
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

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: 2-5 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, e-mail etc. (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; Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC Soldering and/or Rework/Repair Certification
• Experience maintaining equipment on a stringent calibration schedule
• Designated Inspection certification
• Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions

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

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.