Production Operator

Company Overview:Crane Cryogenics designs and manufactures highly engineered products: including vacuum jacketed Pipe, Valves and Fittings (PVF) solutions for the production, transportation, transfer, and storage of cryogenic fluids. Backed by 170 years of field experience and operations in severe service applications, Crane offers rewarding careers for those who thrive on challenges and seek to grow within an organizationPosition Summary:The Production Operator is responsible for executing vacuum acquisition, pressure testing, and mass spectrometry procedures on stainless steel piping assemblies. This role ensures the integrity of vacuum acquisition and pressure ratings for Crane’s cryogenic products and maintains accurate data logging in addition to support quality assurance and production efficiency.Principle Responsibilities:Perform vacuum acquisition and pressure testing on stainless steel piping assemblies.Support insulation wrapping and jacket assembly on vacuum insulated products.Operate mass spectrometry equipment to detect leaks and verify product integrityMaintain accurate and detailed data logs for all testing procedures.Ensure compliance with safety and quality standardsCollaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve testing anomaliesCalibrate and maintain testing equipment as requiredFollow standard operating procedures and work instructionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives within the production area.Support lean manufacturing initiatives by maintaining 5S standards in material storage areas.Communicate effectively with production teams to anticipate material needs and avoid delays.Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and safe material handling practices .QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent required.1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or testing environment preferred.Familiarity with vacuum systems, pressure testing, and mass spectrometry.Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.Ability to read and interpret technical documents and test procedures.Basic computer skills for data entry and logging.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to read and interpret work orders and material lists.Work with a sense of urgency to support throughput while never compromising on safetyPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and will work indoors in majority of cases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.It will be the responsibility of all employees to perform their work productively and within established production standards. All employees are required to work safely so as not to endanger themselves or others. Safety rules must be adhered to at all times.Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other positions or duties either temporarily or permanently based on production levels or other manufacturing concerns.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person authorized to give instructions or assignments.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr