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Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity fora Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist at ourLynnwood, WAlocation.

Hours are Monday - Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM or 1:30pm-10:00pm

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies 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 Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist works under limited supervision performing advanced assemblyprocesses to manufacture Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with militarystandards, Food and Drug Administration standards, and/or other assembly standards using visual
aids, verbal and/or written instructions. This role emphasizes expertise in soldering, particularlymicro soldering. The Cleanroom Micro-Soldering Specialist communicates with all levels of the ValueStream and performs visual inspections.

Essential Functions:

• Perform advanced soldering tasks, including micro-soldering, to assemble components andsubassemblies.

• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components,subassemblies, or completed assemblies.

• Test finished assemblies for quality and functionality.

• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy; proactively identify safetyconcerns or issues.

• Train and mentor new employees and other team members in soldering techniques,processes, and Crane tools.

• Prioritize daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in.

• Discuss and problem-solve quality issues with Manufacturing Engineers, the Quality group, andleadership.

• Create work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues, andFirst Article Inspections (FAIs) at "In process/End Item" as well as other assorted assemblyfunctions.

• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings forimprovement.

• 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, ProblemSolving, 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:

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits

• Review work instructions for errors and/or clarification improvements

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of Small Component Assembly experience in a manufacturingenvironment

o Minimum 1 year of specific micro-soldering experience

• Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, andother 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 Englishlanguage; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software)

• Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other visioncapabilities required; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept handeye coordination and arm-hand steadiness; Ability to thoroughly interpret production orengineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrationsand wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in high paced work environment in a high volumesetting

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; Fine soldering certificate orequivalent 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 marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other workareas

• Ability to ensure all paperwork and work order transactions are completed appropriately andclose work orders

• Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirementsfrom 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 to7hours of Microscope Work Daily

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limitedto: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 athttps://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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/hr - $42.73/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.