Production Technician

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a career opportunity for a Production Technician to join our team in Fort Walton Beach FL . Hours are Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pmon a 9/80 schedule.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. Youll join a trusted dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Job Summary:

The ProductionTechnicianperforms calibration and functional tests on subassemblies and end items of moderate complexity in accordance with established procedures. The Technician also performs more complicated testing under close direction in support of high-volume production test operations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned testing operations within assigned functional area.
• Create non-conformance reports including detailed description of testing performed resulting failure and initial root cause investigation results.
• Interpret and work in accordance with work orders and engineering drawings functional and acceptance test procedures failure reports manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications.
• Prepare calculations for voltage resistance current impedance amplification flow rate and mass and adjustments.
• Perform automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test console to simulate in-service specifications including but not limited to: vibe burn in and thermal cycle.
• Perform manual testing involving setup adjustment operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment applicable to assigned product area such as differential and multi-meters signal generators power supplies bridges and oscilloscopes.
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy.
• Supports Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S KPIs Standard Work Problem Solving and other initiatives as they arise.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment or equivalent educational background
• Knowledge: Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment; Working knowledge of computer systems
• Skills:Good oral expression and comprehension(communicatethrough speech so others will understand and listen to and understand information and ideas presented throughspeech); Good written expression and comprehension(communicatein English through writing so others will understand and read and understand information and ideas presented in English throughwriting); Proactive problem solving
• Abilities: Ability to learn new test software and equipment and to identify non-conforming conditions in equipment and product; Manual and finger dexterity (ability to quickly move your hand your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp manipulate or assemble objects); Ability to make precisely coordinated movements; Ability to work in multiple software systems including time entry data entry on-line training PDM and MRP systems; Ability to think analytically and provide constructive feedback
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally as a US Department of Defense contractor we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• AA degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology or equivalent knowledge through experience or other recognized educational institution

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.
• May require occasional travel to support customer.
• Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task.
• Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task.
• Lifting (in pounds): Up to 35 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): Up to 100 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of Computer and Microscope
• Workspace: Clean Bench / Manufacturing Environment

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll 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

You can see a list of our benefits at 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 techniquesto 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.

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.

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