Production Technician I (Weekend Shift) - Contractor Temp-to-Hire

About this role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a  Production Technician I  at our  Lynnwood, WA  location. This is a contractor-to-hire position. Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday 5:00AM-5:30PM.

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 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!  

Job Summary: The Production Technician I performs calibration and functional tests on subassemblies and end items of moderate complexity in accordance with established procedures. The Technician I also performs more complicated testing under close direction in support of high-volume production test operations.

Essential Functions: • Perform assigned testing operations within assigned functional area   

• Create non-conformance reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure and initial root cause investigation results

• Interpret and work in accordance with work orders, and engineering drawings, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications

• Calibrate or otherwise adjust assigned units by such means as potentiometer adjustment, clocking or other positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, bearing and gear adjustments, as appropriate for specific unit; Make required mathematical calculations for voltage, resistance, current, impedance, amplification, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions and adjustments

• Perform automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test console to simulate in-service specifications, including but not limited to: vibe, burn in, thermal cycle and leak test, or hydraulic testing

• Perform manual testing involving setup, adjustment, operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment, applicable to assigned product area, such as differential and multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot, or hydraulic valves

• Test units in other programs not normally worked on, and units of greater complexity under close supervision

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

• Supports 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 as necessary

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

   Non-Essential Functions: • Support customer visits

• Support internal and external audits

• Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering

Minimum Qualifications: • Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, or equivalent educational background

• Knowledge: Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment; Working knowledge of computer systems

• Skills: Good oral expression and comprehension (communicate through speech so others will understand and listen to and understand information and ideas presented through speech); Good written expression and comprehension (communicate in English through writing so others will understand and read and understand information and ideas presented in English through writing); Proactive problem solving

• Abilities: Ability to learn new test software and equipment and to identify non-conforming conditions in equipment and product; Manual and finger dexterity (ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects); Ability to make precisely coordinated movements; Ability to work in multiple software systems, including time entry, data entry, on-line training PDM and MRP systems; Ability to think analytically and provide constructive feedback

• 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).

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

• AA degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology, or equivalent knowledge through experience or other recognized educational institution   

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

• May require occasional travel to support customer

• Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

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