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Crane Company

Assembler I - Valves & Transducers 1st Shift

Crane Company, Burbank, California, United States, 91520

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Job Summary The Assembler I – Valves & Transducers works under supervision performing 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.

This is for 1st shift work hours starting from 5:30 am – 2:00 pm, Monday‑Friday.

About Crane Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our products are found in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants; from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Burbank facility plays a key role in delivering safe aircraft and passenger transport worldwide.

Essential Functions

Perform assigned assembly tasks

Prepare components before assembly: clean, mark, and inspect components, sub‑assemblies, or completed assemblies

Test finished assemblies

Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery

Observe proper health and safety procedures when handling hazardous chemicals

Identify and report any difficulty that would affect the correctness and quality of the work in process to the lead or supervisor

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

Cross‑train to work on at least 2 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

Be flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management

Non‑Essential Functions

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: 0‑2 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment

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

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension of the English language; Basic computer skills

Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand‑eye coordination and arm‑hand steadiness; Ability to interpret production or engineering prints, planning information, and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in a moderate to high‑paced, high‑volume setting

Education / Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

IPC Soldering Certification

Eligibility Requirement

This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions

Normal manufacturing environment with required use of safety equipment (eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps, and other required PPE)

May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Standing: approximately 25% of time; Sitting: approximately 75% of time

Lifting (pounds): up to 40 pounds

Pushing (pounds): up to 40 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes, magnifying glasses

Workspace: assembly cell

Salary Range Salary range: $20.76 – $25.77 /hr. Salary may vary based on experience, skills, training, and qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance‑based bonus programs.

Benefits

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

Time Off: 15 days paid time off that accrue from the first day at Crane; 12 paid holidays per year

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Education reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer Crane Aerospace & Electronics 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 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.

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