Machine Operator

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator at our Lynnwood, WA location.About Crane: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, sensing 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 Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. 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!Essential Functions:Setup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines used in circuit card assembly: surface mount technology pick and place, conformal coating and selective solderMake manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product complianceSupport Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they ariseMeet and establish lead times to support customers’ needsPerform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibilityManage consumables in the respective machinesPractice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policyAny other task assigned by supervisor or managementNon-Essential Functions:Generates Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as requiredCreate a status report for coworkers on following shiftUse company intranet and Learning Management System as neededMinimum Qualifications:Experience: 0-5 years of experience in a related fieldKnowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computationsSkills/Abilities: Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills; Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records; Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment); Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions; Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed; Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrationsEducation/Certification: High School diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goodsAerospace experience or manufacturing experience in regulated fieldWorking Conditions:Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesFlexible and willing to work overtime if necessaryStanding: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 25 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 25 poundsMental/Visual: use of computerWorkspace (line, cube, etc): work stationCrane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler (Contract-to-Hire) at our Lynnwood, WA location.Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.About Crane: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!Job Summary:The Material Handler I is responsible for receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping a variety of production parts, materials, and supplies. The production floor relies on this position to provide the right parts and materials at the right time to meet on-time-delivery goals.Essential Functions:Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipmentUnpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s)Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell workIssue critical materials to production cellsComplete the cycle count process for Value Stream; Escalate variances in counts, as neededRespond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely mannerPack and ship materials in accordance with contract requirementsAid and/or Backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasksEnsure compliance with export compliance rulesAny other task assigned by supervisor or managementMinimum Qualifications:Experience: 0-3 years of relevant manufacturing experienceKnowledge: Warehousing and materials packing knowledge; Familiar with lean principlesSkills/Abilities: Demonstrated outstanding manual dexterity; Demonstrated ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks; Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions; Demonstrated ability to understand standard work instructions; Math skills to perform basic calculations; Outstanding verbal communication skills; Proficient with MS OfficeEducation/Certification: High School diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications :Experience working with manufacturing software toolsMaterials and Logistics experienceWorking Conditions:Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesStanding: 50-75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 25-50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 35 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 35 poundsMental/Visual: use of computer, eye-loopWorkspace: stand up computer workstation and kitting cartsCrane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge andskill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.Salary Range: 24.35-27.65Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.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 Crane-Co