Production Assembler I-III

Crane Co.; Lynnwood, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Production Assembler I-III to join a high‑volume manufacturing team. Hours are Monday–Friday with two shifts: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, supporting diverse product lines in a federal contracting environment.

The Assembler will perform assembly tasks, prepare components, read drawings, and inspect work to ensure quality while following safety and process standards. Training and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret production prints and drawings.
• Strong communication in English (verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills (email, software).
• Vision capabilities including near, color, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assembly tasks.
• Prepare components, clean, inspect, and document workmanship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operations in at least two process areas.
• Set up and operate equipment and machinery.
• Follow health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Participate in team meetings for continuous improvement.

Skills

Assembly

Quality control

Reading prints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Fine soldering certificate

Job description

Eligibility Requirement

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assembler I-III at our Lynnwood, WA location. Hours are Monday - Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM or 2:30pm-11:00pm.

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, sensing 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 Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. 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!

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).

Job Summary

The Assembler II - Production works under supervision performing assigned assembly processes to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using visual aids, verbal and/or written instructions. In addition, the Assembler II – Production communicates with the manufacturing team and performs visual and dimensional inspection.

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 at least 2 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.
• 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 as assigned
• 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 assist in the creation of sequence of operations and installation requirements based on review and understanding of drawings and oral instructions
• 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

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

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.

Salary Range

Level I: $20.76-$25.87 Level II: $21.71-$27.84 Level III: $21.96-$28.95

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.