Training Specialist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Training Specialist 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!

Job Summary:

Provide technical training primarily related to manufacturing processes at the Lynnwood site. Develop, maintain and update course curriculums. Evaluate training effectiveness. Work closely with operational organizations to identify training needs and training resources. Support the Quality, Manufacturing and Human Resources departments.

Essential Functions:

Develop curriculum based on needs assessment (i.e., new technology, new products, performance gap) Schedule classes and students based on request/requirements. Provide training in an environment or arrange for training from external resources as required/requested. Determine effectiveness of training and identify training improvements as appropriate. Periodically audit and monitor operator conformance to specifications. Maintain training materials, curriculums, class rosters and training records. Assist with identification of training needs. Work closely with operational organizations and human resources to identify training needs and provide or identify training resources to meet these needs. Maintain training system and other training tools (Convergence). Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

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).

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 2+ years’ experience training in a manufacturing environment. Experience training soldering, crimping, SMT, IPC, bonding and coating, and other manufacturing process training preferred. Knowledge: Training coordination, scheduling and delivery; Lean manufacturing processes and principles; Convergence experience preferred. Knowledge of the following manufacturing processes preferred: Basic Assembly Drawings Terminal Soldering High Voltage Interconnectors Hand Crimping Bonding & Coating SMT PCB Soldering IPC.

Training Skills/Abilities:

Competence to perform a psychomotor act, such as operating a machine. Competence to produce an observable product, such as ability to work effectively with clients, or ability to communicate abstract idea. 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.

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.

Top Benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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Working Conditions:

Standard office environment Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail 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: 40% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Sitting: 60% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cube, clean bench, classroom

Salary range:

$97,900.00 - $118,300. Several 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.