Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assembler I at our Lynnwood, WA 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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood, WA 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 Assembler I – Production works under close direction of senior personnel 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, subassemblies, or completed assemblies
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing established operations within assigned area processes
• 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
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement
• Complete job‑related company training courses as assigned
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to follow all required documentation and work instructions

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
• Perform inventory cycle counts
• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

• Experience:
  
  0‑3 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

• IPC Soldering Certification
• Hand crimping

• 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% of time
• Sitting: 75% of time
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual:…