Production Assembler I

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

2d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assembler I – Production works under close direction of senior personnel performing 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. This role requires performing assigned assembly tasks, preparing components prior to assembly, cleaning components, marking, and inspecting components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies. The position also involves demonstrating proficiency in performing established operations within assigned area processes, ensuring all paperwork is completed appropriately, and setting up and operating assigned equipment and machinery. Additionally, the role requires observing proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals, identifying and reporting any difficulties that could affect work quality, and participating in the cleaning of the area and machinery. The Assembler I is expected to complete job-related company training courses, support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives, and be flexible to work overtime if necessary. The role also includes any other task assigned by supervisor or management and the demonstrated ability to follow all required documentation and work instructions. Non-essential functions may include understanding or participating in internal/external audits and performing inventory cycle counts. This position may also be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language
• Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software)
• 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
• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• IPC Soldering Certification
• Hand crimping

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned area processes
• Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery
• Observe proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals
• Identify and report to lead or supervisor any difficulty which would affect the correctness and quality of the work in process
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement
• Complete job-related company training courses as assigned
• 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
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Demonstrated ability to follow all required documentation and work instructions
• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
• Perform inventory cycle counts
• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

Benefits

• comprehensive health
• wellness incentives
• assistance with retirement savings
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus programs for certain positions
• annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED