Material Handler Trainee

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler Trainee- 1st Shift at our Elyria, OH location.

Hours are Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm .

Hourly Pay is $34.56

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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high-performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all incoming material to include count, weight, storage, and delivery.

• Receive, count, and check material into Stockroom.

• Assign, sort, and distribute material into bins, containers or specified storage areas.

• Responsible for maintaining proper stock record of all materials received and issued and maintaining correct inventory of stock.

• Report defective material and shortages and post receipts with withdrawals.

• Fill requirements for parts/tooling promptly and accurately.

• Prepare and pack products for shipment.

• Assist inspectors in checking orders.

• Mark and/or identify parts using various methods to blueprints and specifications.

• Drive company truck for pick up and transport of material or product as directed.

• Assure that the quantities of parts identified on paperwork is correct, matched with the appropriate parts and delivered to the correct supplier as outlined on the Purchase Order or Shipping documents provided by the Buyer.

• Pick up all parts requested by the buyer or identified by the supplier to be returned to Lear Romec, assuring that the quantities are accurate and verifying that the appropriate paperwork (certifications, packing slip, etc) has been included with the shipments.

• Assist in loading and unloading truck.

• Responsible for the proper servicing and upkeep of truck.

• Responsible for receiving, checking, issuing, and storing tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and supplies.

• Determine when tool repairs are necessary and have all perishable tools properly ground when in stock.

• Maintain proper inventory levels.

• Utilizing appropriate data, select, set, and assemble NC/CNC cutting tools using optical tool setter.

• Clean and move parts as necessary.

• Responsible for product verification and process control including using necessary measuring devices.

• Keep charts and records as required on completed sequences and processes.

• Rotate to different work stations within the department.

• Perform required rework, secondary operations, routine maintenance per Appendix A, and appropriate safety checks in the department.

• Document all non-conformances through specified data collection procedures.

• Inspect work and verify that product meets all appropriate standards at each operational step.

• Complete all required paperwork.

• Insure all material is properly cleaned, identified, protected, and stacked prior to movement.

• Work with internal and external customers and suppliers and participate in continuous improvement activities as required.

• Complete all required documentation including but not limited to operator inspection records, job routers, NCR’s, reject tags, move tickets, and stock tickets.

• Perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor.

• Utilize computer to access various databases.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma.

• Language Skills: Must have basic reading skills.

• Mathematical Skills: Requires basic math skills to make necessary calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and percentages.
• Requires the ability to read and comprehend coded requirements for military packaging along with various requirements for export documents of aftermarket sales;

• Requires frequent use of foot-operated controls;

• Simple and fine grasping of smaller parts such as screws, nuts and bolts;

• Firm grasping and manipulation of heavy parts such as castings, barstock and packaging materials;

• Basic use of computer terminals and laser machine;

• Must be able to work assorted hand tools;

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, detail sheets, and manufacturing outlines.

• 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).

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must be certified lift truck operator to load and unload trucks.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged periods of standing, bending, lifting, stretching, reaching above the shoulders, and sitting.

• Requires use of carts and dollies to push and pull containers weighing up to 150 pounds;

• Requires frequent lifting of parts and containers from floor to waist level to work tables. Parts and containers can weigh up to 75 pounds (typically weigh 40 pounds);

• Requires firm grasping of containers and material handling devices.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop floor environment;

• Greasy, oil environment.

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Hourly range: $34.56. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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.