Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Quality Engineering, Assembly
Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location.
Hours are Monday - Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM or 1:30pm-10:00pm
Job Summary:
The Cleanroom Soldering Specialist works under limited supervision performing advanced 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. This role emphasizes expertise in soldering, particularly micro soldering. The Cleanroom Soldering Specialist communicates with all levels of the Value Stream and performs visual inspections.
- Perform advanced soldering tasks, including micro soldering, to assemble components and subassemblies.
- Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies.
- Test finished assemblies for quality and functionality.
- Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy; proactively identify safety concerns or issues.
- Train and mentor new employees and other team members in soldering techniques, processes, and Crane tools.
- Prioritize daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in.
- Discuss and problem-solve quality issues with Manufacturing Engineers, the Quality group, and leadership.
- Create work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues, and First Article Inspections (FAIs) at "In process/End Item" as well as other assorted assembly functions.
- Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement.
- Crosstrain to work on all processes within the value stream.
- Identify and report issues to leadership.
- 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.
- Essential Functions:
- Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
- Review work instructions for errors and/or clarification improvements
- May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies
- Experience:
10+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment - Minimum 1 year of specific micro soldering experience
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- 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) - Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other vision capabilities required;
Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity;
Adept handeye 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 high paced work environment in a high volume setting - High School diploma or equivalent;
Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience - 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).
- Ability to coach and mentor as well as have input into employment process
- Ability to do part marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas
- Ability to ensure all paperwork and work order transactions are completed appropriately and close work orders
- Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions
- Experience maintaining equipment on…
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