Production Assembler

Production Assembler I (Contract to Hire)

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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 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 Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. 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!

The Production Assembler I 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.

• Perform assigned assembly tasks
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, sub-assemblies, or completed assemblies
• Test finished assemblies
• 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
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement
• Complete job-related company training courses
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI's, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• 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:
  
  0-2 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 (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).

• IPC Soldering Certification or equivalent basic soldering experience

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment (Personal Protective 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% (approximate and may vary depending on work task)
• Sitting: 75% (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

• 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 90 days of employment

Salary range: $20/hr to $25/hr. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other…