Process Technician

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Process Technician for an on-site role. You will translate design outputs into machine programs, work instructions, and Oracle routings for manufacturing shops, ensuring data integrity before production.

Responsibilities include SMT and PCB assembly, stencil creation from Gerber files, interpreting BOMs and CAD outputs, and developing detailed process plans and work orders to support efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in assembly or fabrication.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to visualize the manufacturing process and sequence of operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, parts lists and specs.
• Experience with SMT assembly.

Responsibilities

• Provide precise written documents that organize and direct production from design release through shipment.
• Interpret SMT PCB assembly processes and stencil creation from Gerber files.
• Use BOMs, CAD/XY outputs, and Gerbers to plan manufacturing steps.
• Create and modify CNC/NC programs and CAM routines for manufacturing.
• Develop and write process planning, including operation sequences, tooling, inspection points and labor targets.

Skills

SMT assembly

CAD software

ERP systems

Manufacturing process visualization

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems (Oracle)

Job description

Onsite

Lynnwood, Washington

Full time

JR101954

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position.

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. 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 Process Technician utilizes design engineering outputs (drawings, parts lists and CAD files) to create machine programs, work instructions and Oracle routers for the manufacturing shops utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. The Planner Programmer also resolves data and design errors prior to sending the jobs into production.

Essential Functions

• Provide precise and accurate written documents that will effectively organize and direct the production process from design release through point of shipment
• SMT assembly and PCB Assembly processes
• Stencil creation from Gerber files
• Interpreting and using BOMs, CAD/XY outputs, and Gerbers
• Industrial machine programming, troubleshooting and optimizing automated equipment
• Solving issues related to programming industrial machines and supporting manufacturing processes
• Understand the basic CAD (Computer Aided Design) file outputs from all Crane Aerospace & Electronics design packages and practices
• Verify that CAD file output is correct and resolve errors with the Design activity and Manufacturing Engineering as required
• Use Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to create new and modify existing machine programs to control the Numerically Controlled (NC) equipment
• Develop appropriate work instructions for manufacturing
• Develop and write assigned process planning, involving specifying and describing operation sequences, indentured parts lists, quantities required, tooling requirements, inspection points, test requirements, equipment to be used, responsible shops, labor hour targets, routine, and all other relevant processing, movement and storage information
• Revise process planning in accordance with engineering changes and coordinate implementation with quality control, manufacturing, production and material control considering urgency, extent of changes, status of orders, and parts in stores
• Plan and write new and revised work orders for tooling, typically of relatively standard design, to support production
• Create and maintain Oracle routings in accordance with established Crane Aerospace & Electronics procedures
• Support Manufacturing Engineering to develop labor estimates
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in writing and reviewing engineering changes

Non-Essential Functions

• Provide instruction and training of Planner/Programmer skills to others as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience : 2+ years in assembly or fabrication
• Knowledge: Familiarity with using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) in a manufacturing environment, understanding of CAD software in a production setting,
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to visualize the manufacturing process and the sequence of operations required to produce the product; Ability to thoroughly analyze and interpret engineering drawings, parts lists and all other specs relevant to planning; experience with SMT assembly
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• 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: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: up to 100% *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: use of computer
• Workspace: work bench

Top Benefits

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 after you start.
• 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 6 months of employment.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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.

Hourly Pay Range

$32.66 - $41.40

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.

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.