Machine Operator II

Crane Company•Lynnwood, WA

22h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator II is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines used in circuit card assembly, including surface mount technology pick and place, conformal coating, and selective solder. This role involves making manual adjustments to machine interfaces and controls to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance. The position also supports Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives, meets lead times, performs routine maintenance, manages consumables, and practices safe work habits. Non-essential functions include generating Non Conformance Reports (NCR) and creating status reports for the next shift.

Requirements

0-5 years of experience in a related field
Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery
Understand general shop computations
Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills
Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records
Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment)
Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions
Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed
Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations
High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Aerospace experience or manufacturing experience in regulated field

Responsibilities

Setup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines used in circuit card assembly: surface mount technology pick and place, conformal coating and selective solder
Make manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance
Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
Meet and establish lead times to support customers’ needs
Perform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility
Manage consumables in the respective machines
Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
Generates Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required
Create a status report for coworkers on following shift
Use company intranet and Learning Management System as needed