Assembler II - Valves Assembly & Test

Job Summary:

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Assembler - Valves Assembly & Test at our Burbank, CA location.

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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary: 
The Assembler 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.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned assembly tasks subassemblies, or completed assemblies• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components

• Test finished assemblies

• Operate assigned equipment and machinery (i.e.-Die Attach Machine, Wire Bonder, X-Ray machines

• Observe proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals

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

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

• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy

• Cross-train to work on at least one process within the cell

• Complete job-related company training courses 

• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, Standard Work, and other initiatives as they arise

• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Operation of a Microscope (Can be up to 8 hours a day)

Non-Essential Functions:

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits

• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-5 years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment

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

• 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 a moderate to high paced work environment in a high-volume setting

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

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).

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions could include a Class 7 or 8 Cleanroom, or general manufacturing environment 

• Up to 8 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, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• 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:

o   Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.

o   Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.

o   401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.

o   Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

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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.

Hourly range: $23.83/hr. - $30.56/hr.  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.