Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location. Hours are M-F 5:00am-1:30pm.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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 Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing 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 Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. 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!
Essential Functions:
Perform advanced soldering tasks, including micro soldering, to assemble components and subassemblies.
Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, span, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies.
Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy; proactively identify safety concerns or issues.
Train and mentor new employees and other team members in soldering techniques, processes, and Crane tools.
Prioritize daily demand as communicated by team-lead and/or supervisor for the cell(s) they are working in.
Discuss and problem-solve quality issues with Manufacturing Engineers, the Quality group, and leadership.
Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement.
Crosstrain to work on all processes within the value stream.
Identify and report issues to leadership.
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.
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.
Non-Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 10+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 1 year of specific micro soldering experience
Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software)
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 thoroughly interpret production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in high paced work environment in a high-volume setting
Education/Certification: 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 spaning, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas
Ability to ensure all paperwork and work order transactions are 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 certification
Designated Inspection certification
Working Conditions:
Working conditions could include a Class 7 or 8 Cleanroom, or general manufacturing environment
Up to 7 hours of Microscope Work Daily
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
Standing: 25 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses
Workspace: assembly cell
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
Salary range: $33.11 - $42.73. 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.
