Mechanical Assembler

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Assembler at our Auburn, CA location.

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).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq.

ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Assembler works under supervision performing assigned mechanical 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 communicates with the manufacturing team and performs visual and dimensional inspection.

• Perform assigned assembly tasks using tools such as: drills, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, adhesives, etc.

• 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

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits

• Perform inventory cycle counts

• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

• Experience:
  
  1-5 years of mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with tools like drills, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, adhesives, etc.

• 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

• 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 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…