Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in Lynnwood, WA. The role involves operating automated equipment for circuit card assembly, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing processes and safety compliance, with opportunities for career growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

15 days paid time off

401k plan with company match

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Ability to read production prints and assembly aids.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot automated machines.
• Perform quality auditing and maintain documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machine Maintenance

Color Vision

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics provided pay range

This range is provided by Crane Aerospace & Electronics. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.67/hr - $30.03/hr

Location WA, Lynnwood

Department Operations

Employment Type Temp-to-Hire Contractor

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in 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

You will be responsible for setting up, operating and troubleshooting Surface Mount Pick & Place, Screen Printing, Automated Optical Inspection and Reflow Oven machines used in circuit card assembly. You will be under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex manufacturing processes utilizing automated equipment and hand assembly. You will perform semi-routine equipment set-up, operation, and adjustment as well as ensuring processes and equipment remain within acceptable company manufacturing standards. You will also perform quality auditing, testing, and troubleshooting functions and maintain necessary documentation.

Essential Functions

• Load component trolleys using hand-held barcode scanner
• Program and Operate screen printer
• Inspect boards using a microscope
• Run SMT Pick & Place machines
• Troubleshoot pickup and placement errors
• Operate Automated Inspection Machine
• Operate Reflow Oven
• Service work cell and end item customers as needed
• Flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed
• Perform PRI (Post Reflow Inspection)
• Rework assemblies and log data as needed
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years related experience
• Knowledge:Competent in interpreting applicable specifications, understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computations; Knowledgeable of cellular manufacturing
• Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records.
• Accurate color vision and depth perception; and other vision capability 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.
• General troubleshooting and simple machine maintenance skills
• Education/ Certification: High school education or equivalent.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats
• Requires lifting 25 lbs
  
  

Top Benefits

Salary range: $20.67 to 30.03 plus 10% shift differential. 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.

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

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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
  
  

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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