Assembler 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
Job Summary
The Assembler - Valves (5:30am - 2:00pm) works under close supervision performing assigned assembly processes to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military standards, Food and Drug Administration standards, and/or other assembly standards using visual aids, verbal and/or written instructions.
About CraneCrane 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.
EssentialFunctions
- Perform assigned assembly tasks subassemblies, or completed assemblies
- Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components,
- Test finished assemblies
- Operate assigned equipment and machinery (i.e.
-Die Attach Machine, Wire Bonder, X-Ray machines - 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
- 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;
- Cross-train to work on at least one process within the cell
- Complete job-related company training courses
- Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, Standard Work, and other initiatives as they arise
- Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
- Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
- Operation of a Microscope (Can be up to 8 hours a day)
- Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
- May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies
- Experience:
1-5+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods knowledge
- 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 (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
- IPC Soldering Certification
This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Working Conditions- Working conditions could include a Class 7 or 8 Cleanroom, or general manufacturing environment
- Up to 8 hours of Microscope work daily
- 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
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
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