Assembler III - Cleanroom

Crane Company•Lynnwood, WA

About The Position

The Assembler III performs small-component assembly work in a manufacturing environment, potentially in a Class 7 or 8 cleanroom or a general manufacturing area. The role involves preparing and cleaning components, marking and inspecting components and assemblies, testing finished assemblies, and setting up and operating production equipment. The employee supports safe work practices, product quality, team improvement activities, cross-training within a production cell, and Crane Business System initiatives. The position may also involve audits, cycle counts, and repair or rework of defective or returned assemblies. Work is performed in an assembly cell and/or cleanroom. Tasks may require up to eight hours of microscope work per day and use of soldering equipment, microscopes or magnifying glasses, and required personal protective equipment. Work may involve loud noise and lifting or pushing items weighing up to 40 pounds. The stated work pattern is approximately 25% standing and 75% sitting, varying with the task. Overtime may be required when necessary.

Requirements

5–10 years of small-component assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend English work-related documents.
Basic computer skills and understanding of basic software.
Accurate color vision, near vision, depth perception, and other required visual capabilities.
Finger and manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and arm-hand steadiness.
Ability to interpret production or engineering prints, production planning information, and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams.
Ability to work in a moderate- to high-paced, high-volume environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience.
Willingness to work overtime if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to mark, wrap, and package finished goods and transport them to other work areas.
Ability to ensure paperwork is completed appropriately and close work orders.
Ability to determine the sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned assembly tasks.
Prepare and clean components; mark and inspect components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
Test finished assemblies.
Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery, including die attach machines, wire bonders, and X-ray machines.
Follow safe work practices established by OSHA and Crane policy, and proactively identify safety concerns.
Report difficulties that could affect the correctness or quality of work in process to a lead or supervisor.
Participate in cleaning the work area and machinery and take part in team improvement meetings.
Cross-train to perform all processes within at least one production cell.
Identify and report issues to leadership.
Complete job-related company training courses.
Support Crane Business System initiatives, including 5S and Standard Work.
Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.
Understand and/or participate in internal and external audits.
Perform inventory cycle counts.
Repair or rework defective or returned assemblies when required.