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Electronics Assembler III (Contract to Hire)

Crane Company, Lynnwood, Washington, United States, 98037

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Crane Aerospace and Electronics – Electronics Assembler III Location: Lynnwood, WA

About Crane 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 in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood facility delivers industry‑leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all‑electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary The Assembler position is a professional in the manufacturing environment who 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 communicates with all levels of the Value Stream as well as performs visual and dimensional inspection.

Essential Functions

Perform assigned assembly tasks

Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies

Test finished assemblies

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 work orders, Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues, and First Article Inspections (FAIs) at "In process/End Item" as well as other assorted assembly functions

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

Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement

Visually check completed work against drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness

Cross‑train to work on at least 5 products

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

Perform all additional tasks 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

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3‑8 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Good reading comprehension; Basic computer skills

Abilities: 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 interpret production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in a high‑paced, high‑volume setting

Education/Certification Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent; Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience

Eligibility Requirement: 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to coach and mentor as well as have input into employment process

Ability to do part marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas

Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately and close work orders

Ability to perceive and pre‑determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions

Experience maintaining equipment on a stringent calibration schedule

IPC solder rework certification

Designated Inspection certification

Top Benefits

Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

15 days paid time off accruing from day one and 12 paid holidays per year

401k plan with company match

Education Reimbursement eligible after 90 days of employment

Other benefits available – view benefits list on our website

Salary Range Salary range: $25.15 to $34.18 per hour (approximately). The actual salary may vary based on experience, skills, training, and qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance‑based bonus programs.

Background Check & Drug Testing Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires candidates to complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

EEO Statement Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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