Machine Operator

202 ELDEC Aerospace Corp.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring a Machine Operator for our Lynnwood, WA plant. The role focuses on setting up, wiring, and running machines used in circuit card assembly, with emphasis on quality and efficiency.

You will support 5S initiatives, monitor lead times, and perform routine equipment maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret specifications and read production/engineering prints.
• Accurate color vision and depth perception.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate machines (e.g., SMT pick and place, coating, solder).
• Make manual adjustments to optimize performance and validate compliance.
• Meet lead times to support customer needs and perform routine maintenance.
• Manage consumables and practice safe work habits as per OSHA and policy.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading prints

Machinery maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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 origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

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. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

Salary range: $ 24.35-30.42 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. 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.