Quality Technician

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision insurance

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking a Quality Technician to perform conformity inspection, source inspection and auditing. The role involves training inspectors, supporting DMIR with FAA activities, and improving manufacturing processes on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications include 2–7 years in manufacturing, familiarity with inspection tools and AS9145; HS diploma or equivalent required. The position offers a robust benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; in-process inspections in manufacturing; mechanical and/or electronics inspection.
• Familiarity with SPC data gathering; AS9145 requirements highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret specifications and train others on standards.
• Experience supporting audits and corrective actions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products and processes against drawings and specifications to verify compliance.
• Coordinate or perform DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities as needed.
• Learn and support CMM programming and inspection backup duties.
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and internal audits.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

Process auditing

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Burbank, CA 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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

Quality Techniciansare responsible forconformity inspection,source inspection,auditing, documenting, reviewing and recommending manufacturing process improvements, mentoring/training/assisting inspectors, DMIR activities

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate products and processes in accordance with engineering drawings, samples, inspectionrequirements, processspecifications, procedures and other approvedreference sources to verifycompliance
• Obtain certificationforand perform customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities
• Receive training as needed to conduct Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and back up dutiesfor inspection
• Assist in the preparation, review and approval of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Perform internal auditsto comply with internal and customer guidelines.Develop checklists to be used as guidelines for audits from process specifications,work instructions, quality inspection procedures, corporate procedures, and industry ormilitary specifications
• Evaluate products for defective or damaged components, accurate assembly, fit, adjustment, dimensions, locations, identifications, cleanliness, finishes, wire routing, encapsulation, and other conditions, pertinent to acceptable sub-assemblies, assemblies, and end items
• Observe work in process and determine compliance to operational guidelines specified in process specifications,work instructions, quality inspection procedures, heat treat log verificationsand other internal and contractual requirements
• Perform defect data sorting, reportingand trending functions to facilitate identification areas or trends requiring corrective action.Prepare NCRs or Corrective Actionsas needed
• Debrief appropriate levels of management from production leads to managers apprising them of acceptable and unacceptable activities and make viable recommendations for solution of problems when requested
• Training:
• Provide manufacturing operators and delegated inspectors with inspection skills, process measurement skills and serve as aresource for inspection issues.
• Train and instruct othersin tactical processes.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:2-7 years of experience in amanufacturing environment. Experience with in-process inspections in a manufacturing environment. Experience with mechanical inspection and/or electronics inspection.
• Knowledge:Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical measurement tools)or the ability to learnis desired;Knowledge ofperformingmanufacturing process audits and feedback for process improvement. Familiarity with SPC data gathering. Familiarity with AS9145 requirements highly preferred.
• Skills/Abilities:Understand, interpret, relate and instruct others oninternal,industryor customerspecifications which relate toproducts andprocesseswhich are performed and audited;Experience and/or training in process auditing.
• Education/Certification:High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor,or senior production operator
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 requirements
• Associates of Science degreeor BA, BS degree

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,hot orcold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Standing: 30%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 70%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to35pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds

Mental/Visual: the use ofmicroscopes/magnifying,etc

Workspace (line, cube,etc): Cubicle/line

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 following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 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 techniquesto 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.

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Hourly range:

$33.50 to $40.75. 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.