Production Assembler III- 1st Shift

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assembler III- 1st shift at our Lynnwood, WA location.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM

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, 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:

The Assembler III – Production position applies extensive knowledge and skill in the assembly field, working with little or no supervision to perform 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. In addition, the Assembler IV - Production communicates with all levels of the Value Stream as well as performs visual and dimensional inspection.

Essential Functions:
• 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 at least 4 area processes
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery
• Observe proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals
• Train and mentor new employees and other team members in new processes, procedures and
Crane tools
• Prioritize daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in
• Discuss and problem solve quality issues with Manufacturing Engineers, the Quality group, and
leadership
• Create IT, Facilities work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material
issues
• Resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and perform First Article Inspection’s (FAIs)
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for
improvement
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy; Proactively identify safety
concerns or issues and work with the Engineering group to implement solutions
• Complete job-related company training courses
• 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
• Support engineering related builds
• Certified Designated Inspector
• Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately and close work orders
• Ability to assist in the creation of sequence of operations and installation requirements based
on review and understanding of drawings and oral instructions
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

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

Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a related field or equivalent training
• 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; Proficient in operating software tools (ie. Oracle, Teamcenter, QMS, Excel)
• 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; Fine soldering certificate or
equivalent experience

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:
• IPC Soldering and/or Rework/Repair Certification
• Experience maintaining equipment on a stringent calibration schedule
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Ability to work under a microscope

Working Conditions:
• 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% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses
Workspace: assembly cell

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

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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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.
Crane 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 and
skill 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: $21.96 - $28.95

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.

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.