Machine Operator

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring a Machine Operator at our Lynnwood, WA facility. The role involves setting up and operating computer controlled and mechanical machines used in circuit card assembly, ensuring quality and adherence to processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The position is contract-to-hire with standard manufacturing shifts. Candidates should have a HS diploma and up to 5 years of related experience, with strong problem solving and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in related field (0–5 years)
• Ability to interpret applicable specifications and understand machinery operations
• Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow safety policies and maintain routine records

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate machines used in circuit card assembly (e.g., SMT pick and place, conformal coating, selective solder)
• Make manual adjustments to machine interface and controls to optimize performance
• Support CBS initiatives (5S, KPI, Standard Work, Problem Solving)
• Meet lead times to support customer needs
• Perform routine maintenance and manage consumables in assigned machines
• Follow OSHA and Crane safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Reading prints

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator (Contract-to-Hire) 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 Machine Operator works with computer controlled equipment or more mechanically-based machines to ensure they are set-up properly, working well, and producing high quality products. The Machine Operator performs recurring assignments proficiently and independently and normally works under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Setup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines used in circuit card assembly: surface mount technology pick and place, conformal coating and selective solder
• Make manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Meet and establish lead times to support customers' needs
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility Manage consumables in the respective machines
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Generates Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required
• Create a status report for coworkers on following shift
• Use company intranet and Learning Management System as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-5 years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computations
• Skills/Abilities: Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills; Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records; Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment); Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions; Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed; Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Aerospace experience or manufacturing experience in regulated field

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

Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

• Standing: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Workspace (line, cube, etc): use of computer workstation

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 s