Production Assembler III- 1st Shift

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in a related field or equivalent training
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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