Production Technician- Weekend Shift

Crane Electronics • Fort Walton Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! The Production Technician performs calibration and functional tests on subassemblies and end items of moderate complexity in accordance with established procedures. The Technician also performs more complicated testing under close direction in support of high-volume production test operations.

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
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

• 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
• eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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