Machine Operator

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator - 1st Shift in Lynnwood, WA.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. We operate in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants; from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of U.S. aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood facility delivers industry‑leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth aboard NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all‑electric aircraft.

You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Surface Mount Pick & Place, Screen Printing, Automated Optical Inspection, and Reflow Oven machines used in circuit card assembly. You will work with limited supervision, handling moderately complex manufacturing processes that combine automated equipment and hand assembly. Your duties also include quality auditing, testing, troubleshooting functions, and maintaining necessary documentation.

• Load component trolleys using hand‑held barcode scanner
• Program and operate screen printer
• Inspect boards using a microscope
• Run SMT Pick & Place machines
• Troubleshoot pickup and placement errors
• Operate Automated Inspection Machine
• Operate Reflow Oven
• Service work cell and end‑item customers as needed
• Flex work schedule to maintain processes and workflow as needed
• Perform PRI (Post Reflow Inspection)
• Rework assemblies and log data as needed

• Minimum of 4 years related experience
• Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and operating principles of the machinery; understands general shop computations and cellular manufacturing
• Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and maintain routine records
• Accurate color vision and depth perception; other necessary vision capability for the assignment
• Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions
• General troubleshooting and simple machine maintenance skills
• High‑school education or equivalent
• Eligible for positions requiring access to Controlled Data or Information; only U.S. Persons considered for such roles under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• Manufacturing environment; requires safety equipment such as safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats
• Requires lifting up to 25 lbs

• Health care, dental, or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing from day one and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 90 days of employment

Hourly rate: $24 to $30.07. The actual salary will depend on experience, training, and other qualifications; some roles may qualify for a performance‑based bonus program.

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.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires a satisfactory background check for all candidates. FAA‑sensitive positions may require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description is meant to convey the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not constitute a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may arise as required by job or business needs.