Production Technician I (Weekend)

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

67d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing assigned testing operations within a functional area, creating non-conformance reports, and interpreting work orders and engineering drawings. The role requires performing automated and manual testing using various equipment, calibrating units, and making necessary mathematical calculations. The technician will also test units in other programs, practice safe work habits, and support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives. Flexibility for overtime is expected, and other tasks assigned by management may be required. Non-essential functions include supporting customer visits, internal/external audits, and performing minimal work under a microscope or soldering.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, or equivalent educational background
• Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Good oral expression and comprehension (communicate through speech so others will understand and listen to and understand information and ideas presented through speech)
• Good written expression and comprehension (communicate in English through writing so others will understand and read and understand information and ideas presented in English through writing)
• Proactive problem solving
• 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
• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Calibrate or otherwise adjust assigned units by such means as potentiometer adjustment, clocking or other positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, bearing and gear adjustments, as appropriate for specific unit; Make required mathematical calculations for voltage, resistance, current, impedance, amplification, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions 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, thermal cycle and leak test, or hydraulic testing
• 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, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot, or hydraulic valves
• Test units in other programs not normally worked on, and units of greater complexity under close supervision
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• Supports 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 as necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Support customer visits
• Support internal and external audits
• Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering

Benefits

• Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting

What This Job Offers

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