Machine Operator
Lynnwood, WA - USA
Job Summary
Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator (Contract-to-Hire)at ourLynnwood WAlocation.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood Wash. facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASAs New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviations Alice all-electric aircraft. Youll 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 Machine Operator works with computer controlled equipment or more mechanically-based machines to ensure they are set-up properly working well and producing high quality products. The Machine Operator performs recurring assignments proficiently and independently and normally works under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and practices.
Essential Functions:
Setup adjust and operate any or all of the following machines used in circuit card assembly: surface mount technology pick and place conformal coating and selective solder
Make manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls as required to optimize performance ensure proper operation and validate product compliance
Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S KPIs Standard Work Problem Solving and other initiatives as they arise
Meet and establish lead times to support customers needs
Perform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility Manage consumables in the respective machines
Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Generates Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required
Create a status report for coworkers on following shift
Use company intranet and Learning Management System as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 0-5 years of experience in a related field
Knowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computations
Skills/Abilities: Problem solving troubleshooting and simple machine maintenance skills; Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter and to maintain routine records; Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment); Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment e.g. highly repetitive work hot tools or materials epoxy or other chemical agents fumes noise oily or similar conditions; Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed; Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations
Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance; knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Aerospace experience or manufacturing experience in regulated field
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses gowning masks hearing protectors heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises cold temperatures confined spaces dust or fumes
Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
Standing: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Mental/Visual: Workspace (line cube etc): use of computer workstation
Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.
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.
Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Crane Co. delivers engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, flow technologies, and critical industries—driven by innovation and 170 years of excellence.